Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade is May 27 – Applications Open to Participate
The parade will step off on May 27 at 9:00 a.m. sharp on Main Street at Lincoln
May 29 – Holly Memorial Day Parade
Once reaching Lakeside Cemetery, a ceremony will take place.
Holly’s Memorial Day Parade Honors Memories, Celebrates Community
Holly continued its annual tradition of hosting a Memorial Day parade and as usual it was quite the community event.
Scouts Across Oakland County Honor Memorial Day
Scouts across Oakland County honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day weekend, carrying out multiple service projects and serving as flag details in parades across southeast Michigan.
Civil War Cannon Helps Pleasant Ridge Honor Memorial Day
One component that was not missing was the firing of Ron Cleveland’s Civil War Cannon, circa 1862
Holly Comes Together for Memorial Day Parade
Among the groups participating were Holly Youth Assistance, scout troops, and the Holly High School Marching Band.
Looking Back at Ten Years of Memorial Day Memories
Here are some of our favorite pictures from a decade of covering the Ferndale parade and a few years of covering beyond our original community. Thanks to everyone who has helped us cover these!
Oakland County Times: Ten Years of Memorial Day Memories
Throughout Oakland County Memorial Day has been honored with parades or ceremonies for decades. Yet in 2020 events have been cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
Without Events & Gatherings Could Memorial Day Bring More Solemn Reflection?
In Oakland County, we have a proud heritage. We are the home of at least two officers who died while serving the Union in the Civil War.
Here’s How to Watch the Farmington Virtual Memorial Day Parade
The virtual parade will include footage from past parades, plus heartfelt messages of gratitude offered to military veterans, first responders, and front line workers.
Longest Running Memorial Day Parade Leaves Ferndale Guest Speaker Awestruck
Longest Running Memorial Day Parade Leaves Ferndale Guest Speaker Awestruck (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 27, 2019) Ferndale, MI – Captain Daniel Rice of the US Army and National Guard was honored to be invited to speak at the longest running Memorial Day Parade in Michigan. It was the 101st year for the Ferndale Memorial Day…
Madison Heights Shows Patriotic Side with Memorial Day Parade
Madison Heights Shows Patriotic Side with Memorial Day Parade (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 25, 2019) Madison Heights, MI- Over sixty groups took part in the annual Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade Saturday. John R. was closed between 12 and 13 Mile for the procession which featured bands from Lamphere and Madison, a plethora of elected…
Pictures from the Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade
Pictures from the Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade (Mark Stowers, May 29, 2018) Royal Oak, MI – The Royal Oak community came together Monday to honor the men and women who have lost their lives in war. The Memorial Day parade included marching band performances, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and other community groups like…
Pictures from the Hazel Park Memorial Day Parade
Pictures from the Hazel Park Memorial Day Parade (Sheri Gibson Dirkse, May 29, 2018) Hazel Park, MI – The Hazel Park Community came together Monday to celebrate Memorial Day and to remember the men and women who lost their lives in military service. The day included a parade along John R. and a memorial ceremony…
Pictures from the Hazel Park Memorial Day Parade
Pictures from the Hazel Park Memorial Day Parade (Sheri Gibson Dirkse, May 29, 2018) Hazel Park, MI – The Hazel Park Community came together Monday to celebrate Memorial Day and to remember the men and women who lost their lives in military service. The day included a parade along John R. and a memorial ceremony…
Pictures from Novi’s Memorial Day Parade
Pictures from Novi’s Memorial Day Parade (Drew Saunders, May 28, 2018) Novi, MI – The Novi Memorial Day parade took place Monday. The event brought many community groups together in honor of the men and women who have lost their lives in service to their country. To keep up with the latest stories, sign up…
Pictures from Novi’s Memorial Day Parade
Pictures from Novi’s Memorial Day Parade (Drew Saunders, May 28, 2018) Novi, MI – The Novi Memorial Day parade took place Monday. The event brought many community groups together in honor of the men and women who have lost their lives in service to their country. To keep up with the latest stories, sign up…
Pictures from Ferndale’s Memorial Day Parade
Pictures from Ferndale’s Memorial Day Parade (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 28, 2018) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Community came together Monday to honor those whose lives have been lost in war. The 100th consecutive Memorial Day Parade included students from the Ferndale Golden Eagles Marching Band, martial arts students from Mejishi Martial Arts, and several…
Pictures from Ferndale’s Memorial Day Parade
Pictures from Ferndale’s Memorial Day Parade (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 28, 2018) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Community came together Monday to honor those whose lives have been lost in war. The 100th consecutive Memorial Day Parade included students from the Ferndale Golden Eagles Marching Band, martial arts students from Mejishi Martial Arts, and several…
Pictures from Holly’s Memorial Day Parade
Pictures from Holly’s Memorial Day Parade (Mel Corrigan, May 28, 2018) Holly, MI – The Holly community came together Monday for the annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremony. Among those walking were the students of the Holly Marching Band, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, and the Holly Fire Department. For more Holly-related stories visit https://oaklandcounty115.com/category/uncategorized/holly/…