Memorial Day means more than just a long weekend. It’s a chance to get out of the house and honor our fallen soldiers.
Though it has unofficially marked the start of the summer, the day of remembrance also includes parades and cemetery memorials. Here are some Memorial Day events perfect for metro Detroit families.
Memorial Day Parades in Metro Detroit
Hazel Park Memorial Weekend Festival and Parade
May 23-26, 2025
- Address: Hazel Park Recreation Department, 2413 Woodward Heights, Ferndale
Celebrate Memorial Day with a parade, carnival, live entertainment and more. The parade will begin on Monday morning from Hazel Park Junior High School and end at Hazel Park Recreation Center.
Southfield Memorial Day Ceremony
May 23, 2025
- Address: Southfield City Hall, 36000 Evergreen Rd., Southfield
- Cost: Free
Join the city of Southfield for the Memorial Day ceremony at Southfield City Hall.
St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade
May 25, 2025
- Address: Along Harper Avenue from Ridgeway to 11 Mile Road
- Cost: Free
This parade includes military and veterans groups, high school marching bands, public officials, clowns, motorcycles, Jeeps and more. Bring a bag to collect candy.
Belleville Memorial Day Parade
May 26, 2025
- Address: 310 Main St., Belleville
- Cost: Free
Families can enjoy Belleville’s annual Memorial Day Parade. The parade will head down Main St. There will be a Veterans Memorial after the parade.
Dearborn Memorial Day Parade
May 26, 2025
- Address: Downtown Dearborn area
- Cost: Free
This 99th annual event brings local bands, businesses and organizations together to honor our fallen heroes.
Dexter Memorial Day Parade
May 26, 2025
- Address: Downtown Dexter area
- Cost: Free
Families will enjoy a parade in Dexter and a ceremony in Monument Park at this annual event.
Eastpointe Memorial Day Parade 2025
May 26, 2025
- Address: Michigan Military Museum, 16600 Stephens Dr., Eastpointe
- Cost: Free
Experience this annual parade which takes place down Stephens Drive. The parade will begin at the Michigan Military Museum and end at Spindler Park.
Grosse Pointe Memorial Day Service
May 26, 2025
- Address: Grosse Pointe War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Dr., Grosse Pointe Farms
- Cost: Free
Honor the sacrifice our fallen soldiers made at this annual service. Registration is requested.
Milford Memorial Day Parade
May 26, 2025
- Address: American Legion Hall Post 216, 510 W Commerce St., Milford Charter Township
Gather in downtown Milford for the community’s annual Memorial Day Parade.
New Baltimore Memorial Day Parade
May 26, 2025
- Address: Walter and Mary Burke Park, 36300 Front St., New Baltimore
Come out to Walter and Mary Burke Park for a Memorial Day ceremony and parade. The ceremony will take place after the parade at St Mary’s & Oakwood Cemeteries.
Northville Memorial Parade
May 26, 2025
- Address: Downtown Northville area
- Cost: Free
The parade starts on Griswold Street and proceeds west on Main Street, south on Wing Street, then west on Cady Street, briefly stopping at Oakwood Cemetery.
Novi Memorial Day Parade
May 26, 2025
- Address: Downtown Novi area
Honor those who have fought and fallen for our freedoms at this long-standing Novi community tradition. See businesses, bands, scout troops, organizations and families showcased in the parade. The parade will begin at Ten Mile Road and continue to Meadowbrook Road to Novi Civic Center.
Roseville Memorial Day Parade
May 26, 2025
- Address: Roseville High School, 17855 Common Rd., Roseville
Families can enjoy a Memorial Day parade in Roseville with their kids. The parade begins at Roseville High School.
Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
May 26, 2025
- Address: Downtown Royal Oak area
- Cost: Free
Celebrate Memorial Day at this annual procession that kicks off on Main St. going towards Lincoln. A ceremony will follow after.
South Lyon Memorial Day Parade
May 26, 2025
- Address: Downtown South Lyon area
- Cost: Free
This procession steps off at Bartlett Elementary and heads through downtown to the cemetery for a ceremony honoring the sacrifices of our veterans.
Sterling Heights Memorial Day Parade
May 26, 2025
- Address: City Hall, 40555 Utica Rd., Sterling Heights
Hundreds gather for a solemn tribute to the fallen at this 45th-time event. This year’s theme is “Salute to Service: Honoring Heroes & Innovations.” There will be a parade to follow that kicks off from the City Center parking lot and will travel down Dodge Park Road.
This article was recently updated on May 19, 2025, by Metro Parent’s Content Writer Kari Zaffarano. The update included her adding Memorial Day events in Metro Detroit to the MetroParent.com‘s calendar and featuring the best Memorial Day events in metro Detroit, aligning Metro Parent’s mission to provide the top parenting resources for local families. Questions? Please reach out to kari@metroparent.com.
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