Memorial Day Observances in Greendale

GREENDALE — Memorial Day is Monday, May 30. For some, Memorial Day is an extra day off of work filled with family gatherings, an outdoor celebration or a chance to get that garden or landscaping work done.

But for all of us, Memorial Day is exactly that, a day set aside to honor the memories of friends, family and loved ones who lost their lives serving our country in the armed forces.

Here are the Memorial Day observances in your area.

Greendale:

Greendale American Legion Post 416 and The Village of Greendale will host the Memorial Day Parade and Program on Monday, May 30, 2016. The day will begin with a service at Good Hope Cemetery located at the corner of W. Cold Spring Road and S. 43 Street in Greenfield. The Memorial Service will begin at 8:00 AM.

The Greendale Memorial Day Parade will start at 9:00 AM in the Village of Greendale. The parade will proceed down Broad Street and will finish at the Greendale High School.

Immediately following the parade, there will be a Memorial Day Patriotic Program in the Greendale High School Auditorium. The program will feature patriotic music by the Greendale Village Concert Band, speakers, placing of the wreaths, Greendale American Legion Post 416 Firing Squad gun salute and taps, a bagpiper, and the Greenfield High School JROTC. The program is scheduled to last approximately 45 minutes to one hour.

The Greendale American Legion Post, located at 6351 W Grange Avenue in Greendale will also host a Pancake and Waffle Breakfast at the Post beginning at 8 AM until Noon. Tickets are only $8.00. We look forward to seeing you!

The top image is used under Creative Commons Licensing Laws and is credited to Lawrence Crespo. Photo taken at Nellis AFB.

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