Memorial Day 2018: Oak Creek Ceremony Time, Location

OAK CREEK, WI — Memorial Day is Monday, May 28. 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 details for Oak Creek's Memorial Day Ceremony:

Oak Creek's Memorial Day ceremony will be held at the Forest Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, 3301 E. Forest Hill Ave., May 28. The ceremony begins at 9 a.m.

After the ceremony, the community is invited for free hot dogs and ice cream at American Legion Post 434, 9327 S. Shepard Ave., Oak Creek.

Flags On Display

More than 200 American flags have been set up at the Oak Creek Community Center. An opening ceremony will be held May 24 at 5:30 p.m. at 8580 S. Howell Ave., Oak Creek. Flags were set up May 18 at 10 a.m. and will be taken down May 30 at 4 p.m.

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