Date and Time
Monday May 30, 2016
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Monday, May 30th
Parade Starts at 11:45 am
Following Parade-Lunch at VFW
Location
American Legion Post #260--Parade--VFW Post # 8731--Lunch
304 Elm St. and 713 Cedar St.
Monticello, MN.
Contact Information
Mike Ackerman
763-295-8010
Description
Memorial Day Observances and Parade: Monday May 30, 2016
The Memorial Day Observances and Parade in Monticello are planned jointly by the Monticello American Legion Post #260 and VFW Post #8731 for Monday May 30th. Wreath laying services and Honor Guard gun salutes will be held at Hillside Cemetery (9:30 am-VFW), St. Henry’s Catholic Cemetery (10:00 am-Legion) and Riverside Cemetery (10:30-Both Legion & VFW) as well as at the Legion Post #260 (9:00 am) and Ellison Park (10:00 am-VFW) memorials . At Riverside Cemetery there will be a special presentation by guest speaker Chaplain's Assistant Adam Johnson, US Army (Ret.) and music provided by the Monticello High School’s Wind Ensemble directed by Brett Krohn. The Parade will begin at 11:45 AM from the American Legion at 304 Elm Street. Following the parade, lunch will be provided for Parade entrants/participants at the VFW Post #8731, 713 Cedar Street. A free will donation for lunch accepted for all others who wish to partake of the meal. Contact Mike Ackerman for more information (763-295-8010).
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