Best Things to Do Memorial Day Weekend in Northeast Ohio {2021}

Whether it be a parade, observance, ceremony or wreath laying there are many ways to observe and honor the people who lost their lives while serving our country. Below is a list of some of the top Memorial Day events and more things to do on Memorial Day weekend.

As usual, if you have details on any of these events or know of any others that should be added, please submit the details and we will add it to the list.

Memorial Day Events in Columbiana County

Columbiana – American Legion Post 290 Annual Memorial Day Parade {Find Out More}
Where: Firestone Cemetery, 338 E. Park Ave., Columbiana, OH 44408
When: CANCELED FOR 2021 (There will be a ceremony at Firestone Cemetary on Monday, May 31, 2021.)

East Palestine – Memorial Day Parade {Find Out More}
When: Waiting on 2021 information

Memorial Day Events in Cuyahoga County

Bay Village – Veterans Honor Wall Ceremony {Find Out More}
Where: Dwyer Senior Center, 300 Bryson Ln., Bay Village, OH 44140
When: Waiting on 2021 information

Bay Village – Bay Village Memorial Day Parade & Services {Find Out More}
Route: The parade will step off from Huntington Park and march west on Lake Rd. to the Lakeview Cemetery for services. The parade will reform on Lake Rd. and march east to Cahoon Rd., turn south, end at the Gazebo.
When: CANCELED FOR 2021

Bedford – Annual Memorial Day Parade & Ceremonies {Find Out More}
Route: The parade steps off from Bedford City Hall (165 Center Rd.). Ceremonies will be held at Bedford Public Square on Broadway and conclude at the Bedford Cemetery on Broadway.
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; 10:15am

Brecksville – Brecksville Memorial Day Parade {Find Out More}
Route: The parade travels through the streets of Brecksville, beginning and ending at BFD.
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; 9an

Broadview Heights – Drive-Thru Memorial Day Parade {Find Out More}
Route: Main entrance of the Community Center, 9543 Broadview Rd., Broadview Heights, OH 44147
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; 10am-12pm

Chagrin Falls – Blossom Time Festival & Parade {Find Out More}
Where: Chagrin Falls, OH
When: CANCELED FOR 2021

Cleveland – Police Memorial Parade + Police Week Events {Find Out More}
Route: The parade steps off from Lakeside Ave. and E. 12th St., and continues to the GCPOM.
When: Friday, May 21, 2021; steps off at 10:30am

Cleveland – Firefighters Memorial Ride {Fine Out More}
Where: The ride will end at Lake Erie Harley-Davidson, 38401 Chester Rd., Avon, OH 44011.
When: Sunday, May 30, 2021; start: 9am-10am

Cleveland – Lake View Cemetery Memorial Day Celebration {Find Out More}
Where: Garfield Memorial, 12316 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106
When: Waiting on 2021 information

Euclid – Memorial Day Parade {Find Out More}
Route: The parade travels from East 228th St. and Lakeshore, proceeds west on Lakeshore to E. 222nd St. It then moves south on East 222nd St. to end at the Veterans Memorial next to Euclid City Hall, 585 E. 222nd St.
When: CANCELED FOR 2021 (Euclid Joint Veterans Council will hold ceremonies honoring the fallen on Monday, May 31, 2021.)

Fairview Park – Memorial Day Ceremony {Find Out More}
Route: Fairview Park Cemetery, 19469 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, OH 44126
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; 10am-11am

Independence – Memorial Day Service {Find Out More}
Where: Independence City Hall, 6800 Brecksville Rd., Independence, OH 44131 (Service Begins at the War Memorial on the Square)
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; 9:30am

Mayfield Village – Memorial Day Celebration {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, May 30, 2021; 1pm

Middleburg Heights – Ohio Flags of Honor Farewell Tour – POSTPONED!
Honoring fallen Ohio soldiers with dedicated flag displays, concerts, food trucks, fireworks, and more. {Find Out More}
Where: Middleburg Heights City Hall, 15700 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
When: NEW DATE FOR OPENING CEREMONY: May 30, 2021; 5:40pm (followed by Tom Petty concert at 7pm, and Fireworks at dusk)

Perry – Memorial Day Service {Find Out More}
Where: Parma-South Presbyterian Church, 6155 Pearl Rd., Parma Heights, OH 44130
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; 9:30am-10:30am

Richmond Heights – Memorial Day Ceremony {Find Out More}
Where: Richmond Heights Community Park Veteran's Memorial, 26789 Highland Rd., Cleveland, OH 44143
When: Waiting on 2021 information

Shaker Heights – Memorial Day Ceremony {Find Out More}
Where: On Memorial Day, an in-person ceremony held on the front lawn of City Hall will memorialize the nation's fallen heroes and honor local heroes serving in all branches of the military. In light of the ongoing pandemic and the risks of large gatherings, the city has opted to postpone the annual parade until Labor Day.
When: Monday, May 31, 2021, 9am

Strongsville – Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony {Find Out More}
Where: The parade travels from St. Joseph Catholic Church, 12700 Pearl Rd., Strongsville, OH 44136, to end at the Freedom Trail gazebo for a short ceremony honoring the nation's fallen heroes.
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; 11am

University Heights – Memorial Day Ceremony {Find Out More}
Route: Walter Stinson Community Park, 2313-2339 Fenwick Rd., University Heights, OH 44118
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; 9am-10am

Westlake – Memorial Day Parade {Find Out More}
Route: The parade travels from Sts. Peter & George Coptic Orthodox Church located on Hilliard Blvd. to end at Clague Park.
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; 10am

Memorial Day Events in Geauga County

Auburn Township – Memorial Day Observance Ceremony {Find Out More}
Where: Maple Shade Cemetary, 17711 Auburn Rd., Auburn Center, OH 44023
When: Sunday, May 30, 2021; 9am

Memorial Day Events in Lake County

Mentor – Memorial Day Walking Parade & Ceremony {Find Out More}
Where: Parade units step off from the Heinen's parking lot on Mentor Ave. at 9am and follow Mentor Ave. to Hopkins Rd. to Mentor Municipal Cemetery, 6881 Hopkins Rd., Mentor, OH 44060
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; Parade: 9:30am, Ceremony: 10am

Painesville – Memorial Day Parade Modified for 2021 {Find Out More}
Join American Legion Post 336 for the placement of flags on veterans' graves, a short ceremony, and the playing of “Taps” at Evergreen Cemetery.
Route: Evergreen Cemetary, 501 E. Main St., Painesville, OH 44077
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; 10am

Memorial Day Events in Lorain County

Avon Lake – Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony {Find Out More}
Route: Veterans Memorial Park, 32756 Lake Rd., Avon Lake, OH 44012
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; Parade: 10am, Ceremony: 10:45am

Elyria – FREE Memorial Day Parade & Ely Square Fountain Opening {Find Out More}
Where: The parade steps off from Court St. & Broad St., marches east on Broad St., down to Washington Ave. to Harrison St., and ends at Glenwood St.
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; Pre-Ceremony: 9am, Parade: 10:30am

North Ridgeville – Memorial Day Parade & Service {Find Out More}
The parade ends at Ranger Stadium with the Memorial Service in association with the North Ridgeville Lions Club and VFW Post 9871.
Where: The parade travels from the Senior Center down Bainbridge Rd. and concludes at Ranger Stadium, 34600 Bainbridge Rd., North Ridgeville, OH 44039
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; Parade: 9:45am

Memorial Day Events in Medina County

Brunswick – Memorial Day Program & Parade {Find Out More}
Route: The parade travels from the Visintainer School grounds (1459 Pearl Rd., Brunswick, OH) to end at Westview Cemetery.
When: Waiting on 2021 information

Medina – Candlelight Vigil {Find Out More}
Where: Medina Historic Square, Public Square, Medina, OH 44256
When: Waiting on 2021 information

Medina – Westfield Center Memorial Day Parade {Find Out More}
Route: The parade travels from at 8712 N. Leroy Rd. (park) and continues south to the Westfield Cemetery on Greenwich Rd.
When: CANCELED FOR 2021 (There will be a ceremony at Westview Cemetary on Monday, May 31, 2021.)

Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery {Find Out More}
Where:
When: Waiting on 2021 information

Memorial Day Events in Mahoning County

Boardman – Memorial Day Service {Find Out More}
Where: Boardman Park Maag Outdoor Amphitheater, 375 Boardman Poland Rd., Boardman, OH 44512
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; 10am (PARADE CANCELED FOR 2021)

Memorial Day Events in Portage County

Aurora – Memorial Day Ceremony {Find Out More}
This year, there will be no parade or ceremony at Veterans Memorial.
Where: Aurora Cemetery, S. Aurora Rd., Aurora, OH 44202 (Next to the Aurora Police Department, 100 S. Aurora Rd.)
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; 11am

Rootstown – Rootstown Memorial Day Parade & Flag Raising {Find Out More}
Route: The parade travels from Loretta Dr., eastbound on Tallmadge Rd., to end at Homeland Cemetery.
When: Waiting on 2021 information

Suffield – Memorial Day Parade {Find Out More}
Stop out to see the parade. The Band Suffield Station will play in the parade. A memorial, “Taps,” wreath-laying, color guard, prayer, and flag-raising will be held at Suffield Elementary School.
Route: Parade line-up on Old Waterloo Rd. between Congress Lake Rd. and Catherine Rd. in Suffield Township, crosses State Route 43, and ends at Suffield Elementary School/Lions Park, 1128 Waterloo Rd., Mogadore, OH 44260
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; Parade: 10am, Ceremony: approx. 11:15am

Memorial Day Events in Stark County

Canal Fulton – Memorial Day Parade {Find Out More}
Where: The parade steps off from Lindsay Concrete, goes north on Canal St., turns onto Market St., and ends at City Hall.
When: Waiting on 2021 information

Canton – Canton Memorial Day Parade and Observance Ceremony {Find Out More}
Where: Parade steps off from the McKinley Downtown Campus (formerly known as Timken High School), travel west on Tuscarawas Street, north on Elgin and conclude with a Memorial Day Observance Ceremony at the McKinley Monument.
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; 10am

Green – Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony {Find Out More}
Route: Parade steps off from Green High School, continues on Boettler Rd. to Massillon Rd. (southbound lanes) to Steese Rd. to Bulldog Blvd. and ends at Green Middle School. The ceremony is held at Green Veterans Memorial Park, 1900 Steese Rd., Uniontown, OH 44685
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; Parade: 10am, Ceremony: 12pm

Jackson Township – Memorial Day Gold Star Dedication {Find Out More}
Where: North Park, 7660 Fulton Dr. NW, Massillon, OH 44646
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; 11am

Magnolia – Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony {Find Out More}
Where: Parade steps off from the Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home (266 N. Main St.) and marches to Magnolia Cemetery
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; 10:50am

Massillon – Memorial Day Parade {Find Out More}
Where: Parade steps off from Lincoln Way E and Eighth St. NE. New route: turn south onto Third St. SE and then west onto Tremont Ave., Massillon, OH 44646
When: Waiting on 2021 information

Navarre – Navarre VFW Memorial Day Parade & Observance {Find Out More}
Where: Parade steps off on Canal St. W, in front of Village Hall, then travels up Main St. to Wooster St., turning left of Columbia St. to the East Union Lawn Cemetery. The observance begins after the parade.
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; Parade: 1pm

New Franklin – Memorial Day Parade & Remembrance Ceremony {Find Out More}
Where: Parade begins at Grace Bible Church (5781 Manchester R.) and goes south to Manchester Cemetery. A Remembrance Ceremony will be held at the cemetery at the conclusion of the parade.
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; 10am

North Canton – Memorial Day Reverse Parade and Observance {Find Out More}
Where: Residents and visitors are invited to drive their vehicles along the parade route – south on Main St. from Charlotte St. to St. Paul's Church.
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; 10am-11am

Memorial Day Events in Summit County

Bath Township – Memorial Day Observance {Find Out More}
Where: Bath Veterans Memorial Park, southeast corner of Cleveland-Massillon Rd. and Bath Rd.
When: Waiting on 2021 information

Hudson – Memorial Day Flag Raising Ceremony {Find Out More}
Note: The Memorial Day Parade has been canceled for 2021.
Route: Clocktower Garden, 139 N. Main St., Hudson, OH 44236
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; 7am-7:45am

Hudson – Memorial Day Service {Find Out More}
Note: The Memorial Day Parade has been canceled for 2021.
Route: Markillie Cemetary, 410 N. Main St., Hudson, OH 44236
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; 8am-9am

Stow – Memorial Day Ceremony {Find Out More}
Route: Stow Cemetery, 3162 Kent Rd., Stow, OH 44224
When: Monday, May 31, 2021

Tallmadge – Memorial Day Service {Find Out More}
Where: Tallmadge Cemetery, 112 South Ave., Tallmadge, OH 44278
When: Monday, May 31, 2021; 10am

Memorial Day Events in Trumbull County

Girard – Memorial Day Services {Find Out More}
Where: Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., Girard, OH 44420
When: Waiting on 2021 information

Warren – FREE W.D Packard Band Outdoor Memorial Day Concert {Find Out More}
Where: Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, OH 44483
When: Waiting on 2021 information

Memorial Day Events in Tuscarawas County

Mineral City – Memorial Day Celebration Weekend at Atwood Lake Park {Find Out More}
Where: Atwood Lake Park, 9500 Lakeview Rd., Mineral City, OH 44656
When: May 28-31, 2021

If you know of any other Memorial Day Activities taking place across Northeast Ohio, please submit the details here. Thank You!