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Free Holidays Memorial Day

Grosse Pointe Memorial Day Service at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial

May 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Photo credit: iStock/Dave Alan

Location

Grosse Pointe War Memorial

32 Lake Shore Drive

Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

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Description

Honor the sacrifice our fallen soldiers made at this annual service. Pre-registration is requested.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 10-11 a.m. May 26, 2025

Additional Information

Website: https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/memorialday-ap8jl

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Wayne County

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