Guide: Memorial Day 2024 festivals, parades and ceremonies
CLEVELAND (WJW) – Memorial Day weekend is a chance to honor those in the U.S. military who lost their lives serving this country.
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People across the country will be honoring Memorial Day on May 27 with parades, ceremonies, events and more, and Northeast Ohio is no exception. Here is a look at some of the events happening in Northeast Ohio this Memorial Day:
Parades & Ceremonies:
An annual recognition of veterans with speakers, patriotic music, and a U.S. Air Force fly-over will be on May 27 at noon at Bath Veterans’ Memorial Park.
Independence Memorial Day Services
Services begin at 9:30 a.m. on May 27 at the Veterans Monument on Public Square. Then, there’s a procession to Maple Shade Cemetery.
From 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., the Independence High School Marching Band will hold a hot dog cookout at Discount Drug Mart.
The boat parade will take place on the Vermillion River on May 27 from 11:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
University Heights Memorial Day parade
The University Heights Memorial Day parade is the longest-running eastside parade in Cleveland, according to the city’s website. This year, the parade will step off at 11 a.m. on May 27 with a ceremony afterward.
Festivals & Events:
Berea’s National Rib Cook-Off and Beer Fest
The Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds is home to this event from May 24 to May 27. All weekend, enjoy ribs, activities and music.
Canton Memorial Day Flea Market
On May 25 and May 27, the Canton flea market will be open with around 1,000 vendors that sell everything from produce to antiques and collectibles
The Cleveland Metroparks West Creek Reservation will host indoor and outdoor scavenger hunts, nature crafts, and a naturalist-led exploration table from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
For food, music and entertainment all Memorial Day weekend, head to the Tremont Greek Festival from May 24 at noon – May 27 at 7 p.m.
Kick off the summer at Crocker Park
Crocker Park will have shopping, events and attractions all summer starting on Memorial Day weekend with the block party and Crocker “Bark” 5k.
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