Memorial Day 2024 events in Central Pennsylvania
(WHTM) – Memorial Day is a time for reflection and honoring those who served the United States and are no longer with us.
There are events throughout the Midstate in honor of this meditative holiday.
Memorial Day Events
Adams County
Highmark Wholecare Memorial Day Free 5K
When: May 27 at 8 a.m.
Where: Wyndham Hotel/Gateway Complex, 95 Presidential Circle, Gettysburg
Details: Medals provided for children who finish; arrive 15 minutes early to register; paved roads with gentle hills
When: May 27 at 7 a.m. and 8 a.m.
Where: United Athletics Fitness
Details: Workout to honor those who served in the armed forces, in memory of Lieutenant Michael Murphy from Patchogue, NY, free
Memorial Day Weekend Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour
When: May 25 at 10 a.m.
Where: Silvershire Farm Horse Carriage and Wagon Rides, 210 Clearview Rd, Aspers
Details: Ride through the countryside of Adams County; Meet and feed horses at end of tour
When: May 27 at noon
Where: Lefever Street to East Middle Street, Gettysburg
Details: Parade
When: May 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: The Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg
Details: Free, register car for $20, food and vendors
Cumberland County
105th Annual Memorial Day Parade, Cemetery Ceremony and Festivities
When: May 27, parade at 9:30 a.m., cemetery ceremony and festivities at 11 a.m.
Where: Willow Park
Mechanicsburg Memorial Day Parade
When: May 27 from 9 a.m. to noon
Where: 410 East Simpson Street, Mechanicsburg
Memorial Day Ceremony at USAHEC
When: May 27 at 11:20 a.m.
Where: U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center/USAHEC
Details: U.S. Army War College team will commemorate Memorial Day at a solemn ceremony. Address from former 8th Army Commander LTG Bill Burleson, music from the Carlisle Brass Band, artillery salute from the PAARNG and ceremonial flag-raising
When: May 26 at 1 p.m.
Where: Boiling Spring High School
Details: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8851 annual parade & picnic
When: May 26 at 1 p.m.
Where: Field across from East Pennsboro High School
Details: JROTC will post the colors, Honor Guard will present a rifle salute, students will sing the National Anthem
When: May 27 at 9 a.m.
Where: N. Hanover and North St, Carlisle
Details: Parade with memorial service following at Veterans Memorial courtyard in Carlisle Square
When: May 27 at 11 a.m.
Where: 148 West Penn Street, Carlisle
Details: Flag ceremony, wreath laying and speaker from 11 a.m. to noon
When: May 27 at 9 a.m.
Where: Filbert & Simpson St, Mechanicsburg
Details: Parade begins at 9:15 a.m., service in front of GAR monument at 11 a.m., lunch immediately after at Legion Post 109
When: May 27 at 2 p.m.
Where: Lincoln Colored Cemetery, West Winding Hill Rd, Mechanicsburg
Joint Veterans Council of Shippensburg Memorial Day Service & Parade
When: May 27 at 10 a.m.
Where: Starts at Locust Grove Cemetery
Details: Ceremonies begin at Locust Grove Cemetery at 10 a.m., then Spring Hill Cemetery at 11 a.m., flag raising ceremony at Shippensburg Veterans Memorial Park at noon, Navy & Marine Memorial Services at Branch Bridge on King Street at 1:15 p.m., Parade at 2 p.m. from the corner of King and Prince Streets
Dauphin County
7th Annual Linglestown Memorial Day Mile
When: May 27 at 12:15 p.m.
Where: Linglestown
Details: Net proceeds benefit the Dauphin County Heroes Grove Memorial in Brightbill Park and the Linglestown Area Civic Association, $10 Non-Veteran Adults (13+), $5 children (12 and under), veterans free, walk or run, all participants get a finishers medal
When: May 27 at 9 a.m.
Where: City Island, Harrisburg
Details: Benefits Fallen Patriots that provides college scholarships and educational counseling to Military children who have lost a parent in duty, light refreshments, prizes and giveaways, DJ and more
When: May 27 from 10 a.m.
Where: Memorial Park beside the Veterans’ Memorial on Lumber Street in Highspire
Details: Borough of Highspire conducting drive-by food drive for Veterans and their families, ceremony at noon
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Lancaster County
When: May 27 at 8 a.m.
Where: Ephrata Rec. Center EASD Track, 130 South Academy Dr., Ephrata
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
When: May 27-28
Where: Tanger Outlets
Details: Food trucks, live music, face painting, games, balloons, Superhero meet and greet
When: May 27
Where: Stone Gables Estate
Details: Ride the Harrisburg, Lincoln & Lancaster Railroad, meet superheroes like American Captain, Spider Hero and more, superhero training camp and crafts
Lebanon County
When: May 27 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Palmyra VFW Post 6417, 232 E. Main St, Palmyra
Perry County
When: May 27
Where: Babs Curran Senior Center, 403 N. Market Street, Duncannon
Details: Free meal for veterans, delivery available
York County
2024 Etters VFW Community Memorial Day Parade and Celebration
When: May 27 at 10 a.m.
Where: 2024 Etters VFW Community Memorial Day Parade and Celebration, Paddletown St. Paul’s UMC, Etters
Details: Parade
VFW Post 7012 Memorial Day Service
When: May 27 at 11 a.m.
Where: The Veterans Park (The Coop Baseball Field), New Freedom
Regents’ Glen County Club Memorial Day Golf Event
When: May 27 at 9 a.m.
Where: Regents’ Glen Country Club
York Gold Star Memorial 5K Run & 9 MileTour de Memorials
When: May 27 at 7:30 a.m.
Where: York Gold Star Garden, 1000 Vander Ave., York
Details: 5K running race, non-competitive 5K walk or 9 mile “Tour the Memorials” event where you can run, ride or walk by every war memorial in York City
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