Memorial Day Memories: Pre-Pandemic Parade Pictures
We look back at Memorial Day parades through the years leading up to the pandemic.
May 30 – Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade
The Memorial Day Ceremony immediately follows the conclusions of the parade at the War Memorial, located in Centennial Commons
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
Ferndale Veteran Reflects on Lifetime of War, Possibility for Peace
Remember when you could meet your family as you walked off the plane at the airport. Hopefully that day will happen again soon.
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!
Royal Oak forms Committee for Memorial and Veterans Events
Royal Oak forms Committee for Memorial and Veterans Events (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 26, 2018) Royal Oak, MI- For years the Royal Oak Memorial Society has planned events such as services on Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day. However, that will change now that the City Commission has voted to move all Veterans and Memorial related…
2017 Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade Pictures
2017 Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade Pictures (Ron Arnold, May 30, 2017) Royal Oak, MI – The spirit of Memorial Day filled Downtown Royal Oak as hundreds gathered for the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday. School bands played patriotic songs as community groups and political figures marched among Veterans and others honoring the men…
2017 Ortonville Memorial Day Parade Pictures
2017 Ortonville Memorial Day Parade Pictures (Marisa Prince, May 29, 2017) Ortonville, MI – With patriotic music, classic cars, and tributes to Veterans and soldiers lost in war, the Ortonville Memorial Day Parade brought the Brandon Township community together Monday morning. The parade is a reminder of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the…
2017 Farmington Memorial Day Parade Pictures
2017 Farmington Memorial Day Parade Pictures (Joni Hubred, May 29, 2017) Farmington, MI – A tradition of honoring lives lost in war continued Monday in Farmington as the community came together for the annual Memorial Day Parade. Check out other Memorial Day coverage at https://oaklandcounty115.com/?s=memorial+day. Keep up with the latest event listings through Oakland County…
2017 Novi Memorial Day Pictures
2017 Novi Memorial Day Pictures (Andrew Mutch, May 29, 2017) Novi, MI – Memorial Day is a time to honor those who gave all in service to the country. On Monday the City of Novi held two events in honor of the holiday. There was a Memorial Day service at the Novi Civic Center and…
MI Casualties of Iraq/Afghanistan Remembered in Ferndale Memorial Day Parade (video)
MI Casualties of Iraq/Afghanistan Remembered in Ferndale Memorial Day Parade (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 30, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Over 200 people marched silently along Woodward Ave, then West 9 Mile, holding signs with pictures of military personnel and the dates of their deaths. The faces of soldiers, many in their late teens and…
Pictures from the 2016 Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade
Pictures from the 2016 Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade (Ron Arnold, May 30, 2016) Royal Oak, MI – Thousands of people lined Main Street for the annual Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade. Memorial Day honors the lives of those lost in war.
Cannon Fire & Speeches Part of Pleasant Ridge Memorial Day Service
Cannon Fire & Speeches Part of Pleasant Ridge Memorial Day Service (Thomas Treuter, Barbara Winter, May 30, 2016) Pleasant Ridge, MI – Following a gigantic “boom,” smoke from cannon fire billowed onto Woodward Avenue and 10 Mile Road on the morning of Memorial Day 2016. The service, held in the park near Pleasant Ridge City…
Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade Pictures 2016
Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade Pictures 2016 (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 28, 2016) Madison Heights, MI – The annual Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade took place Saturday with a procession moving north on John R. from 12 Mile to 13 Mile and ending at City Hall. For pictures from last year see https://oaklandcounty115.com/2015/05/23/madison-heights-memorial-day-parade-pics-2015/ For info…
2015 Pleasant Ridge Memorial Day Pictures
2015 Pleasant Ridge Memorial Day Pictures (Thomas Treuter, May 25, 2015) Check out pictures from the Pleasant Ridge Memorial Day Parade and service! For more event listings go to https://oaklandcounty115.com/events/ Want a daily list of headlines? Sign up at https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=Oakland_County_115_News.
Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade Pics 2015
Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade Pics 2015 (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 23, 2015) The sidewalks of John R. were lined with people of all ages, donning happy smiles along with mostly red, white and blue attire for the annual Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade. The tradition helps welcome warm weather in a patriotic way, but…
Ferndale Recognizes its Veterans
Each year The Veteran’s Memorial Association hosts a Veteran’s Day Observance at Memorial Park on Livernois. The service recognizes those who have served in the armed forces. The memorial bell is rung at 11am, a prayer said along with the Pledge of Allegiance, and speeches and poems read in honor of those who served.
Poppy Week to Support Vets, Memorial Day Parade Coming
The week of May 16 is Poppy Week in Ferndale, a proclamation by City Council on May 9, 2011 makes it official….The Annual Memorial Day Parade will start at 10:00am on May 30.