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Memorial Weekend Events in Southeast Michigan
Families can celebrate the holiday weekend with parades, festivals and activities for all ages May 23-27, 2013. Here are highlights for parents and kids!
This Memorial Day weekend is the start of a sunny summer for parents and kids alike in Macomb, Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw counties. The weekend will be filled with parades, ceremonies and festivals creating fun for the whole family. Take the little ones out to see a war re-enactment or a memorial service to honor our veterans and active-duty military members – the reason behind this celebration. Get your cooler packed and take the kids out for some holiday fun!
Sumpter Township Country Fest in Belleville
May 23-27, 2013
- Times: noon-11 p.m. Thursday-Monday
- Address: 23501 Sumpter Fairgrounds, Sumpter Road, Belleville
- Phone: 734-461-6201
- Cost: free
This five-day event features everything from carnival and pony rides to clowns and magicians. In addition, there's a craft and car show, live music and DJs and even a demolition derby. Adults can enjoy a beer tent and casino.
Southfield Memorial Day Service
May 24, 2013
- Time: 9 a.m.
- Address: Southfield City Hall, front steps, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield
- Phone: 248-796-5130
- Cost: free
This ceremony includes a presentation of colors, 21-gun salute, performance by the Southfield-Lathrup High School advanced choir and a playing of taps. Pastor Larry Jordan of Family Victory Fellowship Church provides the invocation and benediction. Light refreshments available in city hall following the ceremony.
St. Mary's Polish Country Fair in Orchard Lake
May 24-27, 2013
- Times: 5-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, noon-midnight Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday
- Address: Orchard Lake St. Mary's Campus, 3535 Indian Trail, Orchard Lake
- Phone: 248-706-6775
- Cost: free/general, $10/parking on grounds, $25/all-day ride passes at the gate; cash only
Polish and American food, entertainment and carnival rides are just a few of the many things happening at this cultural festival. Along with kids activities like pottery painting and mosaics, there's fun for all ages with shopping, raffles and a Vegas tent.
Macomb Fair & Expo in Mount Clemens
May 24-June 9, 2013 (Wednesdays-Sundays, plus Memorial Day)
- Times: 3-11 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 3 p.m.-midnight Fridays, noon-midnight Saturdays, noon-11 p.m. Sundays; also open noon-11 p.m. Memorial Day, May 27
- Address: Gibraltar Trade Center, 237 N. River Road, Mount Clemens
- Phone: 586-465-6440
- Cost: free/general, $22/unlimited wristband on site
Enjoy rides and free daily entertainment for three weekends, starting Memorial Day weekend, at Gibraltar Trade Center. Rides require tickets that can be purchased – or armbands for those who want to ride till they drop. Equipped with a full bar; an outdoor heated pavilion hosts live music every Friday night, too.
Memorial Day Ceremony Livonia
May 25, 2013
- Time: 9 a.m.
- Address: Veteran's Park Memorial Plaza, corner of Five Mile and Farmington roads, Livonia
- Phone: 734-466-2418
- Cost: free
This tribute to veterans includes military salutes, a wreath-placing ceremony, a special guest and music. After the ceremony, attendees can also visit the Memorial Wall that honors Livonia veterans whose names are etched in granite and listed by the war in which they served.
Greater Rochester Heritage Days
May 25-26, 2013
- Times: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
- Address: Rochester Municipal Park, 816 Ludlow Ave., Rochester
- Phone: 248-656-0999
- Cost: free
A weekend of Civil War re-enactments, lumberjack shows and pony rides awaits at the local park. The festival celebrates Rochester and Oakland County history with displays and demonstrations. Antique fire trucks and custom cars are here on Sunday.
Military History Weekend at Fort Wayne Detroit
May 25-26, 2013
- Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
- Address: Fort Wayne, 6325 Jefferson Ave., Detroit
- Phone: 313-628-0796
- Cost: $3/adults, free/under age 12; $5/parking
Watch re-enactors set up camp this weekend at Fort Wayne. The focus is World War I "living history" with action centered at the fort's Spanish-American War guardhouse.
Civil War Remembrance at Greenfield Village in Dearborn
May 25-27, 2013
- Times: 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday-Monday
- Address: The Henry Ford, Greenfield Village 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
- Phone: 313-982-6001
- Cost: $24/adults, $17.50/ages 5-12, free/children 4 and under
More than 450 military re-enactors put together an authentic encampment with parades, artillery demonstrations and period music. Find special exhibits and presentations, civilian camps and hands-on activities, too.
Warren's Greatest Garage Sale
May 26-27, 2013
- Times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday-Monday
- Address: City Square Parking Garage, 1 City Square, Warren
- Phone: 586-668-8400
- Cost: free
Shop antiques, clothing, jewelry, collectables and furniture at this massive garage sale. Last year, it drew about 11,000 bargain hunters!
Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade
May 27, 2013
- Time: 9 a.m.
- Address: Main and Harrison streets, Royal Oak
- Phone: 248-515-5557
- Cost: free
Starting at Main Street near Harrison Street, the parade heads north to Second Street, where the traditional memorial service is held at the Royal Oak veterans' memorial. Also, the Memorial Day pancake breakfast at the Royal Oak Farmers Market runs 7 a.m. to noon.
Grosse Pointe Memorial Day Service
May 27, 2013
- Time: 10 a.m.
- Address: Grosse Pointe War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe
- Phone: 313-881-7511
- Cost: free
This event at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial lets families participate and honor those who have given their lives in service to our country.
Saline Memorial Day Parade
May 27, 2013
- Time: 10 a.m.
- Address: starts at Harris Street and Michigan Avenue, downtown Saline
- Phone: 734-429-4494
- Cost: free
The American Legion hosts its annual Memorial Day parade starting at Harris Street and ending at Oakwood Cemetery. Join in the Memorial Day Mile run at 9:30 a.m., before the parade.
Memorial Day Parade in Downtown Northville
May 27, 2013
- Time: 10 a.m.
- Address: downtown Northville
- Phone: 248-348-1490
- Cost: free
People will line the streets of downtown Northville as they watch the parade put on the Veterans of Foreign Wars to honor those who have served.
