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Memorial Day Parade Participants Wanted In Avon Lake
The May 28 parade will be the first coordinated by the city.
AVON LAKE, OH — On May 28, the annual Memorial Day Parade will march through Avon Lake. Decorated floats, local politicians and community organizers, sports teams and others will move from the Avon Lake High School to the Veterans Memorial Park.
The 2018 Memorial Day Parade is the first that will be coordinated by the city. That's why interested groups are being asked to contact the city about joining the parade.
The city is still finalizing the line-up for May 28. A call has gone out for any music groups, businesses, organizations and individuals that want to take part in the parade.
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The annual parade has long been part of the city's tradition and fabric. The parade has concluded at Veterans Memorial Park, 32756 Lake Road, for many years.
Anyone interested in joining the parade is being asked to contact Mayor Gregory Zilka's assistant, Mary Krupar, at 440-933-6141, ext. 1021. Possible participants can also email AvonLakeMemorialDay@AvonLake.org.
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