Memorial Day 2019: Milwaukee Parade, Tributes and More

MILWAUKEE, WI — Memorial Day is Monday, May 27. 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.

Milwaukee's Parade:

The public is invited to Milwaukee's 154th Memorial Day parade. This year's parade will be honoring the U.S. Army.

The parade in downtown Milwaukee starts promptly at 2 p.m. at the corner of Fourth St. and Wisconsin Ave. The parade then goes east on Wisconsin Ave. to the War Memorial Center where there will be a wreath-laying ceremony. The Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Concert Band will perform a concert at 4 p.m.

Wood Cemetery Ceremony

Milwaukee's Memorial Day Cemetery will be held Monday, May 27, 2019 at Wood National Cemetery, 5000 W. National Ave. Bldg. 1301 in Milwaukee.

The ceremony begins at 9:25 a.m.