Memorial Day parades will return to the in-person variety in Wayland, Hopkins and Martin Monday morning, May 31.
Wayland
The annual Memorial Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. at the Wayland State Police Post, 544 N. Main St., and conclude at the Wayland VFW, 735 S. Main St. After the parade, there will be a 21-gun salute at the VFW flagpole.
This parade has a no-horn, no-sirens policy in memory of the fallen veterans.
The public is also invited to attend a luncheon at the VFW after the parade. Cash or checks only, please.
The luncheon will include brats/hamburgers, macaroni salad and chips for $6. Extra sandwiches are $4 apiece.
Hopkins
The annual Hopkins Township Memorial Day observance will be held in-person at 10 a.m. Monday, May 31, at Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Mark Heijerman will be the speaker.
Martin
The Martin Community Memorial Day parade will commence at 10 a.m. Monday, May 31, in the downtown.
A ceremony will follow at Geib Memorial Park on 10th Street just north of the downtown intersection.
Local officials said more participants are encouraged and those interested should call (269) 672-7777.
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