Memorial Day means more than just a long weekend. It’s a chance to get out of the house and honor our fallen soldiers.
This year, the weekend is full of ceremonies, services, parades and family fun activities all across Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties, that are sure to provide fun for everyone. Cake on the sunscreen and line the streets to watch a parade in the morning, then grab your cooler for a fun carnival treat later in the day!
All Memorial Day events are subject to change. Check websites for updates.
Memorial Day at Fuerst Park
May 25, 2022
- Address: 45325 W. Ten Mile Road, Novi
- Cost: Free
This Memorial Day event will feature a patriotic-themed concert, dinner for veterans and refreshments for the community.
A Soldier’s Tribute: A Walking Tour of Mt. Avon Cemetery Tour
May 26, 2022
- Address: 200 Wilcox St., Suite 200, Rochester
- Cost: $10/member, $15/non-member
Celebrate Memorial Day with a walking tour of Mt. Avon Cemetery. It features soldiers and families from World War I and II, the Civil War, the Toledo War and the Revolutionary War.
Southfield Memorial Day Ceremony
May 27, 2022
- Address: Southfield City Hall, 36000 Evergreen Road, Southfield
- Cost: Free
Join the city of Southfield for their Memorial Day ceremony at Southfield City Hall.
Greater Rochester Heritage Days Festival
May 28-29, 2022
- Address: Rochester Municipal Park, 400 Sixth St., Rochester
- Cost: Free
Enjoy this annual family-friendly festival, which features a car festival, pancake breakfast, art show with handmade artwork, plant sale, food trucks, live performances and more.
Movement Electronic Music Festival at Hart Plaza
May 28-30, 2022
- Address: 1 Hart Plaza, Detroit
- Cost: $119-plus
This festival makes its appearance in Detroit on Memorial Day weekend. Thousands of people from across the globe gather here to celebrate the birthplace of techno. This dance music festival showcases new and old music influences. Aimed at older teens and grown-ups.
Holly Memorial Day Ceremony
May 29, 2022
- Address: Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly
- Cost: Free
Attend a Memorial Day Ceremony at 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.
St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade
May 29, 2022
- Address: Along Jefferson Ave., from Nine Mile to 11 Mile Road, St. Clair Shores
- Cost: Free
The 69th parade includes military and veteran groups, high school marching bands, public officials, clowns, motorcycles, Jeeps and more.
Annual Memorial Day Service at Resurrection Cemetery
May 30, 2022
- Address: 18201 Clinton River Road, Clinton Township
- Cost: Free
Starts off in Section 55 and is followed by a service to dedicate Veterans inscription tablets in the Veterans section of the cemetery.
Dearborn Memorial Day Parade
May 30, 2022
- Address: Downtown Dearborn area
- Cost: Free
This 96th annual event brings local bands, businesses and organizations together to honor our fallen heroes.
Farmington Memorial Day Parade
May 30, 2022
- Address: Along Grand River Avenue, between Orchard Lake Road and downtown Farmington
- Cost: Free
The parade ends with a ceremony at Memorial Park at Grand River Avenue and Oakland Street. A free community luncheon follows.
Grosse Pointe Memorial Day Service
May 30, 2022
- Address: Grosse Pointe War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms
- Cost: Free
Honor the sacrifice our fallen soldiers made at this annual service. Pre-registration is required.
Highland Township Memorial Day Ceremonies
May 30, 2022
- Addresses: Highland Cemetery: 561 N. Milford Road, Highland; Highland Veterans Memorial Park: 200 W. Livingston Road, Highland; West Highland Cemetery: 977 S Hickory Ridge Road, Milford Charter Township
- Cost: Free
These brief ceremonies honor Memorial Day. Make sure to get to the events well before they begin. All three are conducted by Highland VFW Post 9914.
Memorial Day Parade in Milford
May 30, 2022
- Address: Central Park, 159 N. Main St., Milford
- Cost: Free
All veterans and active military are invited to march in Milford’s annual parade for Memorial Day. Donations are welcome.
Novi Memorial Day Run
May 30, 2022
- Address: Fuerst Park, 45325 W. Ten Mile Road, Novi
- Cost: $18-$40
Sign up for a 5K, 10K or one-mile family run at this 10th annual event. Awards for all finishers. Dogs are welcome. Registration required.
River Edge Run
May 30, 2022
- Address: Carl’s Family YMCA, 300 Family Drive, Milford
- Cost: $35/10K, $30/5K, $10/kids run
Take part in Milford’s 5K, 10K or kid’s run on Memorial Day. The races begin at Carl’s Family YMCA and go along the Milford Trail. Registration required.
Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
May 30, 2022
- Address: S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak
- Cost: Free
Celebrate Memorial Day at this annual procession. A ceremony will follow after.
South Lyon Memorial Day Parade
May 30, 2022
- Address: Downtown South Lyon area
- Cost: Free
The parade starts at Bartlett Elementary and heads down 10 Mile Road. It goes through downtown and ends at the South Lyon Cemetery with a ceremony that commemorates the holiday and the veterans that sacrificed their lives.
Sterling Heights Memorial Day Parade
May 30, 2022
- Address: 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights
- Cost: Free
Hundreds gather for a solemn tribute to the fallen at this 43rd-time event. There will be a parade to follow that kicks off from the City Center parking lot.
Walled Lake Memorial Day Parade
May 30, 2022
- Address: Downtown Walled Lake area
- Cost: Free
The parade will take place in downtown Walled Lake. They will be passing out candy along the way so make sure to bring a bag to collect it in.
Looking for even more family fun things to do this weekend and beyond? Visit the Metro Parent calendar for more.
This post was originally published in 2018 and is updated regularly.
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