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More than 1,000 veterans and active military will gather in downtown Milford for the community’s annual Memorial Day Parade. Flyovers are planned as well, weather permitting. Event cost: Free Event time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 29, 2023
Brief ceremonies in honor of Memorial Day. Make sure to get to the events well before the begin. All three are conducted by Highland VFW Post 9914. Event cost: Free Event times: 8 a.m. at Highland Cemetery, 8:30 a.m. at Highland Veterans Memorial Park and 9 a.m. West Highland Cemetery; May...
Attend a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Great Lakes National Cemetery honoring deceased veterans. The VFW State Honor Guard will present the colors and perform a rifle salute during the ceremony. There will be patriotic music, too. Event cost: Free Event time: 1 p.m. May 29, 2022
Join the city of Southfield for their Memorial Day ceremony at Southfield City Hall. Event cost: Free Event time: 9 a.m. May 26, 2023
This Memorial Day event will feature a patriotic-themed concert, dinner for veterans and refreshments for the community. Event cost: Free Event time: 6 p.m. May 25, 2022
Celebrate Memorial Day with a walking tour of Mt. Avon Cemetery. It features soldiers and families from the World, Civil, Toledo and Revolutionary Wars. Event cost: $10/member, $15/non-member Event time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. May 26, 2022
Take part in Milford's 5K, 10K or kid's run on Memorial Day. The races begin at Carls Family YMCA and go along the Milford Trail. Registration required. Event cost: $35/10K, $30/5K, 10/kids run Event time: 8 a.m. May 30, 2022
All veterans and active military are invited to march in Milford's annual parade for Memorial Day. Donations are welcome. Event cost: Free Event time: Noon May 29, 2023
The parade will take place downtown Walled Lake. They will be passing out candy along the way so make sure to bring a bag to collect it in. Event cost: Free Event time: 11 a.m. May 29, 2023
Starts off in Section 55 and is followed by a service to dedicate Veterans inscription tablets in the Veterans section of the cemetery. Event cost: Free Event time: 10 a.m. May 29, 2023
Families are invited to a four-team matchup to watch reenactment of 1860s "base ball." The teams — Cornshuckers Base Ball Team of Canton, Detroit Franklins, Rochester Grangers and Wahoo Base Ball Club of Royal Oak — will play in a tournament using 19th century rules and period uniforms. Event Cost:...
Honor the sacrifice our fallen soldiers made at this annual service. Pre-registration is requested; seating and parking is limited. Event cost: Free Event time: 10-11 a.m. May 29, 2023