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Memorial Day Parade Racine WI 2017

If you’re looking for Memorial Day events in the Racine area this year, we’ve got a few options for you. The annual Memorial Day Parade is a family-friendly event that both honors those who have served our country and makes for an excellent way to spend Memorial Day with friends and those we love. Check out the time, location and date for the 2017 Memorial Day Parade in Racine WI, and then consider checking out some of the other Memorial Day events going on in the area.

Memorial Day Community Events Racine WI 2017

Racine Memorial Day Parade 2017

Date: May 29th, 2017

Time: 10:00am-12:00pm

Event Description: This free event, organized by the Racine Area Veterans Council, will start at 10:00am at West Boulevard and Washington Avenue, ending with a memorial ceremony at Graceland Cemetary’s Veterans Memorial shortly after 11:00am.

Who Are We Honoring on Memorial Day?

Every year, on the last Monday of May, we come together as a community and as a country to honor those who have died in military service. The holiday was originally called Decoration Day after the American Civil War in 1868, when the Grand Army of the Republic organized the day to decorate the graves of the Union soldiers with flowers.

Check This Out: Family Friendly Events in Racine May 2017

Memorial Day and Veteran Day are two different holidays. While we should honor all those who serve our country, Memorial Day is set aside to remember those who have died while serving. Veteran’s Day, celebrated on November 11th, honors all military veterans.