Santa Rosa County shares ceremonies, closures for Memorial Day
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Officials with Santa Rosa County announced details about upcoming ceremonies and closures planned for Memorial Day.
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Memorial Day Ceremony
There are two ceremonies scheduled to occur on Memorial Day, according to the release: the ceremony at Veterans Memorial Plaza and the South-End county ceremony.
Veterans Memorial Plaza Ceremony
According to a press release, the Veterans Memorial Plaza’s annual Memorial Day ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Monday, May 27 at 5191 Willing Street in Milton.
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The ceremony is “in remembrance of the brave men and women who gave their lives while serving our country,” and will feature the following, the release said:
Welcome: SRC Veteran’s Memorial Foundation Member
Present colors: Milton High School ROTC
Invocation: TBD
National Anthem: Milton High School Chorus
Proclamations: Santa Rosa County Commissioner Kerry Smith, District 2 and City of Milton, Mayor Heather Lindsey
Intro of Speaker: SRC Veteran’s Memorial Foundation Member
Keynote Speaker: TBD
Wreath Presentation by Veterans Organizations
Taps: Milton High School Band
Benediction: Pastor Jim Liberacki
The release noted, “In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be canceled.”
South End Ceremony
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Another Ceremony is also scheduled for the south end of the county, according to the release. The south-end Memorial Day ceremony is set for Monday, May 27, at Navarre Park.
It will feature the Navarre High School Honor Gaurd and Navy Junior ROTV providing the color guard, national anthem singers, and buglers for Taps, according to the release.
After the open ceremonies, Air Force Aviator Col. Allison Black will deliver the keynote address. Various local organizations will lay wreaths in the memorial.
The release notes that lunch will be served by the Navarre American Legion Post 382 following the ceremony.
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Memorial Day Closures
The release noted that the following offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day:
Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners (including the library system, veterans services, animal services, and the Central Landfill).
Santa Rosa County Clerk of the Court
Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser
Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections
Santa Rosa County Tax Collector
According to the release, Santa Rosa County 9-1-1 dispatch, Lifeguard Ambulance Service and fire departments are open daily.
For more information, visit Santa Rosa County’s website.
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