While the traditional Memorial Day parades, observances and ceremonies will look a little different this year, there are still ways to show your support to those that have served our country.  In fact, many communities are coming up with creative ways to recognize those who made the ultimate sacrifice, protecting and preserving our freedoms. Below is a list of 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 2020

Bedford – Drive-thru Memorial
The traditional Memorial Day parade to now be a drive-thru parade. The memorial will be set up on the main drive to the City Campus, so all spectators can drive through to honor those that served.{Find Out More}

Brecksville – Memorial Day Video Tribute & Remembrance
A video tribute and remembrance will be available on line. They are asking the community families, and friends to submit to the City pictures illustrating you and your families “thanks” to our veterans and to those who perished in the service of our nation. {Find Out More}

Broadview Heights – Drive-Thru Memorial Day Parade
This year, the traditional Memorial Day parade has been altered to now be a drive-thru parade with a memorial set up on the main drive to the City Campus so all spectators can drive through to honor those that served. Also, there are a lot of signs at City Hall that can be picked up by residents, decorated to salute our veterans, and returned. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 25, 2020; 11am
Route: Main drive of the Broadview Heights City Campus, 9543 Broadview Rd., Broadview Heights, OH 44147

Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery
While the group placement of flags at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery is canceled, visitation is still open every day from sunrise to sunset – every day of the year. You can bring a flag to place on your loved ones grave site. Please follow CDC guidelines when visiting. {Find Out More}

Euclid – Memorial Day Virtual Program
Honor our brave citizens who fought and gave their lives for our country through a virtual program. Details on how to join in the virtual program to be announced soon. {Find Out More}

Hartville – Memorial Day Weekend Shopping
The Hartville Flea Market vendor set-up has been canceled. However the outside Farmers Market and MarketPlace Indoor Shops will be open as well as Sarah’s Grill and The Coffee Mill. {Find Out More}
When: May 23 & 25, 2020; 8am-5pm
Where: Hartville MarketPlace and Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, OH 44632

Medina – Televised Memorial Day/Hometown Parade & Formal Ceremonies
A special video has been prepared by videographer Dale Weygandt that will be aired on Medina TV as well as on the Armstrong Cable network. {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 25, 2020; Watch for the times to be posted on Medina TV and Armstrong Cable network channels
Where: Aired aired on Medina TV as well as on the Armstrong Cable network

New Franklin – Virtual Memorial Day Celebration
On Memorial Day at 10am, New Franklin township will present a special parade video, with highlights from previous years, followed by the traditional events from the cemetery, including the National Anthem, an invocation by Fr. David Bline, a Memorial Day message from Mayor Adamson, the traditional rifle salute, the playing of Taps, and a final Benediction from Fr. Bline. Find out how you can be involved by auditioning to sing the National Anthem, sharing pictures and videos of YOUR Memorial Day celebrations (past and present), and entering the annual bike decorating contest! {Find Out More}
When: Monday, May 25, 2020; 10am
Where: Online

 

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Memorial Day Events in Columbiana County

Columbiana – American Legion Post 290 Annual Memorial Day Parade
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When: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020

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: Not happening in 2020

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: Not happening in 2020
Where: Chagrin Falls, OH
Cost: FREE

Bay Village – Veterans Honor Wall Ceremony
Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. {Find Out More}
When: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
Route: The parade travels from City Hall to end at Highland Drive Cemetery.

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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020

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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
Where: Medina Historic Square, Public Square, Medina, OH 44256

Medina – Westfield Center Memorial Day Parade
The Village of Westfield Center has a parade each Memorial Day. The Parade will stop at the Flag Pole to honor the military. {Find Out More}
When: Not happening in 2020
Route: The parade travels from at 8712 N. Leroy Rd. (park) and continue south to the Westfield 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: Not happening in 2020
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: 
Where: The parade travels from Veterans Memorial Park, 40 W. Garfield Rd. Aurora, OH 44202 to Aurora Memorial Cemetery

Rootstown – Rootstown Memorial Day Parade & Flag Raising {Find Out More}
When: Not happening in 2020
Route: The parade travels from 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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
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 CANCELED
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: Not happening in 2020
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.

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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
Route: Parade steps off from Milford Rd., Hudson, OH 44236

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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
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: Not happening in 2020
Where: Atwood Lake Park, 9500 Lakeview Rd., Mineral City, OH 44656

If you know of any other Memorial Day Activities taking place across Northeast Ohio, please submit the details here and we will get them added to the list.