2021 Memorial Day Parade
Event Details
The City of Elyria will honor our country’s fallen military personnel this Memorial Day on Monday, May 31 through a series of events and collaborations throughout the day. An outline of the day is available below:
PRE-PARADE CEREMONY:Join us ahead of the parade for a brief ceremony to begin the day, as well as turn on the new Ely Square Fountain for the season.
9:00 – 9:15 a.m.: Welcome & Opening Remarks 9:15 – 9:50 a.m.: Color Guard, Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem, and other selections 9:50 – 10:00 a.m.: Brief Ely Square Fountain Turn On Ceremony TRADITIONAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE: 10:15 a.m. – Firing of the Cannon Begins @ promptly at 10:30 a.m.PARADE ROUTE:
• Court Street & Broad Street
• East on Broad Street to Washington Avenue
• Washington Avenue to Harrison Street
• East on Harrison to Glenwood Street
• Ends at Harrison & Glenwood
• Court Street & Broad Street
• East on Broad Street to Washington Avenue
• Washington Avenue to Harrison Street
• East on Harrison to Glenwood Street
• Ends at Harrison & Glenwood
HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Interested individuals, organizations, and/or businesses must complete the Elyria 2021 Memorial Day Parade Application available here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScSux9QcckYmg…/viewform POST-PARADE CEREMONIES: Parade End – 1:00 p.m. – Refreshments at American Legion Post 12 1:00 p.m. – Memorial Day Service at Ridgelawn Cemetery 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Taps Played at Cemeteries throughout Lorain CountyFor additional information, flyers, and the parade application, please visit cityofelyria.org/memorialday2021
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