Top Things to do Memorial Day Weekend across Northeast Ohio

Whether it be a parade, observance, ceremony or wreath laying there are many ways to show your support to those that have served or are currently serving our country. Below is a list of things to do on memorial day weekend.

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Memorial Day Events in Ashtabula County

Memorial Day Events in Columbiana County

Columbiana – American Legion Post 290 Annual Memorial Day Parade
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When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 10am
Route: Parade marches from Main Street to West Park Ave. to Firestone Cemetery.

East Palestine – East Palestine Street Fair
Four big days of rides, games, food, and entertainment. {Find Out More}
When: May 22-25, 2019

East Palestine – Memorial Day Parade
The Memorial Day Parade sponsored by the George F. McBane Post 31 of the American Legion. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 11am

Memorial Day Events in Cuyahoga County

Chagrin Falls – Blossom Time Festival & Parade
Blossom Time Festival is hosted by the Chagrin Valley Jaycees and fills the streets of Chagrin Falls with strolling visitors taking in its carnival rides, the midway booths, food vendors, and musical performances. The weekend's festivities include hot-air balloon glow, parade, music festival, and much more. Activities center in Riverside Park adjoining the Chagrin River, and in the Triangle around the gazebo. {Find Out More}
When: May 23-May 27, 2019
Kid's Day – Saturday, May 15, 2019; 9am-10:30am
Blossom Time Festival Parade – Sunday, May 26, 2019; 12:30 pm sharp!
Where: Chagrin Falls, OH
Cost: FREE

Bay Village – Veterans Honor Wall Ceremony
Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, May 25, 2019; 11am
Where: Dwyer Senior Center, 300 Bryson Ln., Bay Village, OH 44140
Cost: FREE

Bay Village – Bay Village Memorial Day Parade & Services
The annual Memorial Day Parade and formal observances honor those that gave their life to our country and those that have served our country to support the freedoms we all enjoy every day. Community leaders and some local honorees will be recognized at the Gazebo ceremony. A 21-gun salute, Taps, and patriotic music will be part of the ceremony to honor local Heroes and current Veterans in our community. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 8:45am
Route: The parade will step off at about 8:45am from Huntington Park and march west on Lake Rd. to the Lakeview Cemetery for services and recognition of the city founders that served early for our country. The parade will reform on Lake Rd. and march east to Cahoon Rd., turn south, end at the Gazebo.
Cost: FREE

Bedford – Annual Memorial Day Parade
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When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 10:15am
Route: The parade travels from the City Hall to Broadway Ave. to Bedford Cemetery.

Brecksville – Brecksville Memorial Day Parade
The parade will step off from City Hall at 9am and conclude at Highland Drive Cemetery where our ceremony will take place. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 10:30am
Route: The parade travels from City Hall to end at Highland Drive Cemetery.

Broadview Heights – Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
A parade serves as the gathering ceremony for the memorial service which honors our fallen soldiers. Veterans, dignitaries, military families, sports teams, organizations, businesses, classic cars, and marching bands from Brecksville-Broadview Heights and North Royalton High Schools will be participating. Spectators are invited to join the end of the parade and follow it to the Broadview Center where there will be a memorial ceremony, veteran tribute, and refreshments. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 9am
Route: The parade will gather at The Crossings Shopping Center at 8:30am on W. Royalton Rd. and step off at 9am on Broadview Rd., just north of Route 82.

Cleveland – Police Memorial Parade & Service {Find Out More}
Line Lakeside Avenue (Police Memorial Way) to support and honor law enforcement. See units of Pipes and Drums, marching bands, color guards, police cars, special response vehicles and more.
When: Friday, May 17, 2019; Parade: 10:30am, Memorial Service: 11:30am
Route: The parade steps off from Lakeside Ave. and E. 12th St., and continues to Police Memorial Square (Huntington Park).

Cleveland – Firefighters Memorial Ride {Fine Out More}
Registration is available at be available at Rock-N-Roll City HD in Cleveland.
When: Sunday, May 26, 2019; 7:30am
Where: The ride will end at Lake Erie Harley-Davidson, 38401 Chester Rd., Avon, OH 44011.

Cleveland – Lake View Cemetery Memorial Day Celebration
Honor the men and women that have died serving in the American Armed Services and remember family members and friends who have died this past year. Festivities take place at the Garfield Memorial and include a spirited parade, a rousing keynote speech and a Sousa band concert. Picnic baskets and lawn chairs encouraged! {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 10:30am
Where: Garfield Memorial, 12316 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106

Euclid – Memorial Day Parade
The theme is: If You Value Freedom, Thank a Veteran. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 10am
Route: The parade travels from East 228th St. and Lakeshore, proceeds west on Lakeshore to East 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.

Fairview Park – Memorial Day Observation
On Memorial Day, We Do Care will hold its annual observance in the rotunda at City Hall at 8am. All are invited to attend. Following the ceremony, the annual parade will step off at approximately 9am from Corrigan Craciun Funeral Home at W. 208 St. and Lorain Rd. The parade, led by the American Legion Post 738 Color Guard, will guide all to the Fairview Park Cemetery, where the Legion will honor all veterans. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; Ceremony: 8am, Parade: 9am
Route: The parade travels from Corrigan Craciun Funeral Home to end at the Fairview Park Cemetery.

Independence – Memorial Day Service & Parade {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 9am-11am

Mayfield Village – Memorial Day Celebration
Join the community in remembering all who perished while serving in the country’s armed forces. Mayfield Village and the Disabled American Veterans help lead the ceremony of honoring veterans of all wars. Music, speeches, Color Guard, and all service flags will be honored. Refreshments available after the ceremony. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, May 26, 2019; 1pm-2pm
Where: Whitehaven Memorial Park, 615 SOM Center Rd., Mayfield, OH 44143

Perry – Memorial Day Service
Join in for the 152nd Annual Memorial Day Service on the front lawn of Parma-South Presbyterian Church, immediately followed by a parade north on Pearl Rd. to the Parma Heights Cemetery for a brief wreath-laying ceremony. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 9:30am-10:30am
Where: Parma-South Presbyterian Church, 6155 Pearl Rd., Parma Heights, OH 44130

Richmond Heights – Memorial Day Ceremony {Find Out More}
Join the City of Richmond Heights for their annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Community Park Veteran's Memorial. Special guest speaker and live Taps. Richmond Heights Police will fire a gun volley, and a moment of silence will be held to reflect upon those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 10am
Where: Richmond Heights Community Park Veteran's Memorial, 26789 Highland Rd., Cleveland, OH 44143

Shaker Heights – Memorial Day Parade
Be part of Shaker's Memorial Day observance. Join in at 9am at City Hall for the Memorial Day Ceremony, then watch the parade. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 9am
Where: The parade travels along Van Aken Blvd. (in the westbound lane) and ends at Thornton Park.

Strongsville – Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
The parade will begin at St. Joseph Church and travel south on Pearl Rd. to Zverina Ln. It will end at the Freedom Trail gazebo, where a ceremony honoring the nation's fallen military heroes will take place. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 11am
Where: The parade travels from St. Joseph Catholic Church, 12700 Pearl Rd., Strongsville, OH 44136, to end at the Freedom Trail gazebo

University Heights – Memorial Day Parade
The parade will not only honor those who have died serving our county, but it will celebrate the freedom that veterans sacrificed to create. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 11am-2pm
Route: The parade travels from Silsby Rd. near Allison Rd., continuing east and turning south on Belvoir to end at the steps of John Carroll University Natatorium.

Westlake – Memorial Day Parade {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 10am-11am
Route: The parade travels from Sts. Peter & George Coptic Orthodox Church located on Hilliard Blvd. to end at Clague Park.

Memorial Day Events in Geauga County

Auburn Township – Memorial Day Ceremony {Find Out More}
Meet at Mapleshade (8:30am, optional) or Adam Hall (9am). The final destination is Shady Side Cemetery. Please join in for refreshments at the Auburn Museum afterwards.
When: Sunday, May 26, 2019; 9am
Where: Adam Hall Community Center, 11455 Washington St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44023

Memorial Day Events in Lake County

Mentor – Memorial Day Walking Parade & Ceremony {Find Out More}
Pay tribute to those who hove lost their lives serving our country. Parade units will gather at Heinen's parking lot on Mentor Ave. Step off for the parade is at 9:30am and follows Mentor Ave. to Hopkins Rd. to Mentor Cemetery. The ceremony at the cemetery starts at 10am.
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 9:30am-10:30am
Where: The parade travels from Heinen’s parking lot, along Mentor Ave. to Hopkins Rd., to end at Mentor Cemetery.

Painesville – Memorial Day Parade {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 10am-11am
Route: The parade begins at 10am at Riverside Cemetery (385 Riverside Dr., Painesville, OH 44077)

Memorial Day Events in Lorain County

Avon Lake – Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony {Find Out More}
Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park following the parade.
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 10am-12pm
Route: Veterans Memorial Park, 32756 Lake Rd., Avon Lake, OH 44012

North Ridgeville – Memorial Day Parade
Sponsored by the North Ridgeville Lions and VFW. Parade will depart the Senior Center down Bainbridge Rd. to the Academic Center. Memorial Day Ceremony at the Ranger Stadium immediately following the parade. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 9:45am
Where: The parade travels from Senior Center down Bainbridge Rd. to the Academic Center. The ceremony will take place at Middle School Ranger Stadium (35835 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville, OH 44039)

Memorial Day Events in Medina County

Brunswick – Memorial Day Program & Parade {Find Out More}
The VFW Post 9520 and the American Legion Post 234 will hold a Memorial Day program on the Visintainer School grounds, followed by a parade to Westview Cemetery beginning at 10:30am. The public is invited to attend.
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 10am-11:30am
Route: The parade travels from the Visintainer School grounds (1459 Pearl Rd., Brunswick, OH) to end at Westview Cemetery.

Medina – Candlelight Vigil
Join in for a Candlelight Vigil honoring and supporting our military and their families. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, May 18, 2019; 7pm
Where: Medina Historic Square, Public Square, Medina, OH 44256

Westfield Center – Memorial Day Celebrations
The Village of Westfield Center has a parade each Memorial Day. The parade is followed by a tribute to honor veterans. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019
Route: The parade travels from North Leroy Park to end at the Cemetery on Greenwich Rd.

Memorial Day Events in Mahoning County

Boardman – Memorial Day Parade & Service
The 115th Boardman Memorial Day Parade begins at Boardman Center Intermediate School and travels down 224 to end at Boardman Park. Immediately following the Parade, head over to the Maag Theatre for a program honoring our Veterans led by the Kiwanis Club of Boardman. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 10am
Where: The parade travels from Boardman Center Intermediate School, down 224, and ends at Boardman Park.

Memorial Day Events in Portage County

Aurora – Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
American Legion Ceremony begins at 9:30am followed by the parade, which steps off at 10am. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; Ceremony: 9:30am, Parade: 10am
Where: The parade arts at Veterans Memorial Park (formerly Breezy Point Park), 40 W. Garfield Rd., Aurora, OH 44202

Rootstown – Rootstown Memorial Day Parade & Flag Raising {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 10am
Route: The parade travels from Loretta Dr., eastbound on Tallmadge Rd., to end at Homeland Cemetery.

Suffield – Memorial Day Parade
The Suffield League will again sponsor the annual Suffield Memorial Day Parade. The parade begins at 2 pm, following a Memorial Service in front of the Town Hall at 1 pm. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 2pm
Route: The parade steps off from Memorial Suffield Town Hall & Old Waterloo Rd.

Memorial Day Events in Stark County

Canal Fulton – Memorial Day Parade
The VFW Post 9795 Memorial Day Parade will be followed by a brief ceremony with the VFW Post 9795 Color Guard and Rifle Squadron and the Northwest High School Band. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 1pm
Where: The parade steps off from Lindsay Concrete 1pm, goes north on Canal St., turns onto Market St., and ends at City Hall.

Canton – Canton Memorial Day Parade and Observance
A ceremony at the McKinley Monument will follow the parade. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 10am
Where: Parade steps off at 10am at the former Timken High School and continues down Tuscarawas St. W to Elgin Ave. NW to Seventh St. NW and finishes at McKinley Monument.

Green – Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony, & Car Show
The annual City of Green Memorial Day festivities begin with a pancake breakfast, hosted by the City of Green Firemedics, at Fire Station No. 1. The parade steps off from the Green High School at 10am, followed immediately by a ceremony at the Veterans Park and then the community picnic and car show follows at the John Torok Community Center. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; Pancake Breakfast: 7am-9am, Parade: 10am, Ceremony: 12pm, Community Picnic & Car Show: 12:30pm-3pm
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.

Hartville – Memorial Day Flea Market
With more than 12 acres of outdoor vendor space, the Hartville Flea Market features a wide variety of vendor booths. From produce to antiques to comic books, you’re sure to find something special at the Hartville Flea Market. {Find Out More}
When: May 25 & 27, 2019; 7am-6pm
Where: Hartville MarketPlace and Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632

Magnolia – Memorial Day Parade
Following the parade, a memorial service will take place at 11am at Magnolia Cemetery with speaker Chuck Pearson, a Marine veteran and former Sandy Valley Band Director. Sandy Valley Senior Band will perform. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; Parade: 10:40am, Service: 11am
Where:
Parade forms at Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home, 266 N. Main St., Magnolia, OH 44643
Memorial Service: Magnolia Cemetery, off Harrison Ave., Magnolia, OH 44643

Massillon – Memorial Day Parade
Following the parade, a Memorial Service, presented by American Legion Post 144, will follow at 10:30am. Veterans escorted by color guard members will place wreaths at monuments throughout Veterans Memorial Park. Boy Scout Troop 939 will assist veterans in lowering of the flag. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; Parade: 9:30am, Service: 10:30am
Where:
Parade steps off at 9:30am 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
Memorial Service: Calvary Cemetery, 3469 Lincoln Way E, Massillon, OH 44646

Navarre – Memorial Day Parade
Parade will step off at 1pm on Canal St. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 1pm
Where: Parade steps off on Canal St.

Memorial Day Events in Summit County

Bath Township – Memorial Day Observance
An aannual recognition of those veterans who served our country, patriotic music, and more. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 12pm
Where: Bath Veterans Memorial Park, southeast corner of Cleveland-Massillon Rd. and Bath Rd.

Hudson – Memorial Day Parade
The annual American Legion Family Memorial Day Parade will step off at 10:00 am from Milford Rd and will conclude with a service at Markillie Cemetery. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 10am-12pm
Route: Parade steps off from Milford Rd., Hudson, OH 44236

New Franklin – Memorial Day Parade & Rememberance Service {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 9am-12pm
Route: The parade travels from the Grace Bible Church parking lot at 5781 Manchester Rd., turns right at Nimisilia Rd., and ends at Manchester Cemetery.

Tallmadge – Memorial Day Parade & Service
The parade steps off from the Our Lady of Victory Church parking lot (73 North Avenue) and ends at Tallmadge Cemetery. The services include welcoming remarks, a prayer, a speech, the placing of the wreath for our fallen Veterans, and the playing of Taps. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 27, 2019; 9:30am
Route: The parade forms at Our Lady of Victory Church parking lot (73 North Ave.) at 9:30am, moving out onto North Ave. at 10am, turning south towards the Tallmadge Cir., then turning onto the Circle, then exiting at Southwest Ave. to the entrance of Tallmadge Cemetery.

Memorial Day Events in Trumbull County

Girard – Memorial Day Services
Services will be held at the monument in front of the center. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, May 26, 2019; 11am
Where: Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., Girard, OH 44420

Warren – FREE W.D Packard Band Outdoor Memorial Day Concert
Free and open to the public, courtesy of the W.D. Packard Trust. Doors open 60 minutes prior to the start of the show. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, May 26, 2019; 3pm
Where: Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, OH 44483

Memorial Day Events in Tuscarawas County

Mineral City – Memorial Day Weekend at Atwood Lake Park
Live music and a Movie at the Lake. {Find Out More}
When: May 24-27, 2019
Where: Atwood Lake Park, 9500 Lakeview Rd., Mineral City, OH 44656

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