LIST: Memorial Day events, parades in West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — On Memorial Day, Americans honor those who died while serving in the military.
The holiday was established shortly after the Civil War and was originally called Decoration Day. It was a time for people to adorn the graves of soldiers who had died in battle, according to the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs. Memorial Day became an official holiday in 1971, and was set as the last Monday in May.
In West Michigan, people are commemorating with ceremonies, parades and picnics. Find a Memorial Day event near you:
Grand Rapids
Parade and ceremony | Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m. | Event details
Allegan County
Plainwell parade | Monday, May 27, 11 a.m. | Event details
Saugatuck parade | Monday, May 27, 9 a.m. | Event details
Wayland parade | Monday, May 27, 11 a.m. | Event details
Barry County
Gun Lake cruise | Monday May 27, 11 a.m. | Event details
Middleville parade | Monday, May 27, 10:30 a.m. | Event details
Berrien County
St. Joseph parade | Friday, May 24, 12 p.m. | Event details
Branch County
Memorial Day kick-off weekend | Saturday, May 25, 1 p.m. | Event details
Union City parade & cemetery service | Monday, May 27, 10:30 a.m. | Event details
Calhoun County
Spring Arbor Township parade and service | Monday, May 27, 12 p.m. | Event details
Ionia County
Portland cemetery ceremony | Monday, May 27, 10 a.m. | Event details
Kalamazoo County
Climax parade, festivities | Monday, May 27, 10 a.m. | Event details
Fort Custer National Cemetery ceremony and wreath-laying | Sunday, May 26, 2 p.m.
Kalamazoo parade, ceremony | Monday, May 27, 10 a.m. | Event details
Kent County
Cascade Township Memorial Day ceremony | Monday, May 27, 10 a.m. | Event details
Rockford American Legion 102 Post ceremony | Monday, May 27, 11 a.m. | Event details
Walker parade | Monday, May 27, 12 p.m. | Event details
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Montcalm County
Sheridan parade | Monday, May 27, 11 a.m. | Event details
Muskegon County
American Salute Concert in Muskegon | Monday, May 27, 10 a.m. | Event details
Old Fashioned Days Memorial Day Parade in Fruitport | Monday, May 27, 11:30 a.m. | Event details
Lakeside ceremony | Monday, May 27, 12 p.m. | Event details
Muskegon parade, ceremony | Monday, May 27, 9 a.m. | Event details
Newaygo County
Fremont pancake breakfast, ceremony | Saturday, May 25, 8 a.m. | Event details
Ottawa County
Coopersville parade | Monday, May 27, 9:30 a.m. | Event details
Georgetown Township parade | Monday, May 27, 9 a.m. | Event details
Holland parade | Monday, May 27, 9:30 a.m. | Event details
Hudsonville service | Monday, May 27, 10 a.m. | Event details
Jamestown Township parade | Monday, May 27, 10 a.m. | Event details
Kenowa AMBUCS 5K | Monday, May 27, 8 a.m. | Event registration
Marne Fest, parade | Monday, May 27, 7:30 a.m. | Event details
Zeeland parade | Monday, May 27, 9 a.m. | Event details
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