Each year on the last Monday of May, our country takes a day off to honor our fallen veterans with a variety of ceremonies, parades, festivals and more, making it the perfect day to get out of the house and enjoy the summer weather.
With COVID still looming (but on its way out), we’re able to celebrate again in 2021 — though this year’s festivities might look a bit different than in past years.
Macomb County is gearing up for the long weekend in 2021 with tons of fun from the return of the Assumption Greek Festival in St. Clair Shores to the New Baltimore Memorial Day Parade and more.
Check out a list of all the fun to be had in Macomb County here and get to planning your family’s fun. Memorial Day will be here before you know it.
May 28-31, 2021
- Address: Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 21800 Marter Road, St. Clair Shores
- Cost: Free/admission; other fees apply
Spend your Memorial Day weekend celebrating Greek culture at this drive-thru festival.
May 30, 2021
- Address: Downtown Harrison Township
- Cost: Free
Decorate your bike or scooter and enjoy this first-ever bike parade with your kids.
May 30, 2021
- Address: Along Jefferson in St. Clair Shores
- Cost: Free
The VFW 1146 Bruce Post hosts this parade, which starts with a service honoring our veterans and ends with free hot dogs, music, beer and more.
May 31, 2021
- Address: Sterling Heights City Hall, 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights
- Cost: Free
Honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice with a ceremony to unveil the new Memorial Garden. After, see the car cruise on Dodge Park Road. Capacity is limited due to COVID-19.
May 31, 2021
- Address: Downtown New Haven area
- Cost: Free
AMVETS Post 72 Honors the fallen at this parade, which steps off at 10 a.m.
May 31, 2021
- Address: Downtown New Baltimore Area
- Cost: Free
This hour-long procession takes to the streets of downtown New Baltimore in honor of our fallen soldiers. Bring the kids out and enjoy.
May 31, 2021
- Address: Resurrection Cemetery, 18201 Clinton River Road, Clinton Township
- Cost: Free
A Mass honoring our veterans kicks off this event at 10 a.m. A Veterans Service follows at the American Veterans Memorial follows at 11:30 a.m.
May 31, 2021
- Address: Shelby Township Municipal Campus, 52700 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township
- Cost: Free
Local families celebrate military lives lost during this ceremony, which features an invocation, 21 gun salute, a performance of Taps and more.
- Address: Zap Zone Sterling Heights, 43680 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights
- Cost: $27/person
In honor of Memorial Day, Zap Zone is offering two hours of unlimited attractions for kids.
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