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 Weekend Skate Day at United Skates of America
May 28-31, 2021
- Address: 1419 Southfield Road, Lincoln Park
The festivities begin on Friday with a family pajama party with multiple public skates throughout the weekend. Memorial Day offers group discounts and a pizza and pop dinner for the fam for only $20!
Sumpter Township Country Fest in Belleville
May 28-31, 2021
- Address: Sumpter Fairgrounds, 23501 Sumpter Road, Belleville
This annual blow out features carnival games, rides, food booths, a car show, bands, demolition derby, kid’s games and the city’s Memorial Day parade.
St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade
May 30, 2021
- Address: Jefferson Ave., from Nine Mile to 11 Mile Road, St. Clair Shores
The 68th parade’s theme this year is “A Memorial Tribute.”
Annual Memorial Day Service at Resurrection Cemetery
May 31, 2021
Starts off in Section 55 and is followed by a service to dedicate Veterans inscription tablets in the Veterans section of the cemetery.
Auburn Hills Memorial Day Parade
May 31, 2021
- Address: American Legion Hall, 96 Churchill Road, Auburn Hills
The parade begins at Avondale High School and goes to the MOMS Memorial, Webster’s Cemetery and to the Auburn Hills American Legion, where the event ends with a community picnic.
Berkley Memorial Day Ceremony
May 31, 2021
- Address: Berkley City Hall Gazebo, 3338 Coolidge Hwy, Berkley
The Memorial Day Ceremony takes place at Berkley’s City Hall. The legion will host a post-ceremony event afterwards.
City of New Baltimore Memorial Day Parade
May 31, 2021
- Address: Downtown New Baltimore area
The parade route begins at the corner of Maria and Front street and ends at the city of New Baltimore’s City Hall. Children can join the parade with decorated bicycles.
Dearborn Memorial Day Parade
May 31, 2021
- Address: Downtown Dearborn area
Honor the lives of our fallen soldiers during this annual event.
Hazel Park Memorial Day Ceremony and Bike Parade
May 31, 2021
- Address: Hazel Park City Hall, 111 E. Nine Mile Road, Hazel Park
The event starts with a ceremony at City Hall and ends with a bike ride to Green Acres Park.
Holly Memorial Day Parade
May 31, 2021
- Address: Downtown Holly area
This annual event begins in downtown Holly and ends at Lakeside Cemetery.
Memorial Day at Zap Zone-Ann Arbor
May 31, 2021
- Address: 4177 Carpenter Road, Ypsilanti
Unlimited play and a two-hour wristband for only $27.
Milford Memorial Day
May 31, 2021
- Address: Various locations, Milford
The event will take place at local cemeteries and monuments. Flyovers are scheduled to fly over Milford between 11 a.m. and noon. There will not be a parade this year due to current restrictions.
Northville Memorial Day Tribute
May 31, 2021
- Address: Rural Hills Cemetery, 215 W. Seven Mile Road, Northville
This event takes place of the traditional Northville Memorial Parade.
Orion Memorial Day Parade and 5K Race
May 31, 2021
- Address: Downtown Lake Orion area
The 5-mile race begins downtown and takes runners on Paint Creek Trail.
Romeo Memorial Day Parade
May 31, 2021
- Address: Downtown Romeo area
This annual parade begins at 10:00 a.m.
Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade
May 31, 2021
- Address: Main and Lincoln Streets, Downtown Royal Oak
Celebrate Memorial Day at this annual procession.
South Lyon Memorial Day Parade
May 31, 2021
- Address: Downtown South Lyon area
The parade starts at Bartlett Elementary and heads down Ten Mile. 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.
Troy Memorial Day Ceremony
May 31, 2021
- Address: Troy City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy
This ceremony will include the raising of the colors by the Troy Police Department Honor Guard and the laying of the Memorial Wreath.
Walled Lake Memorial Day Ceremony
May 31, 2021
- Address: Downtown Walled Lake area
The ceremony will be in lieu of the parade this year.
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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