Here’s a list of Memorial Day events happening in the area on Monday, May 27:
Erie – The parade starts at 10 a.m. in the downtown to Albany Road and concludes with a ceremony at the Erie Cemetery. Cards will be available during the parade to fill out for loved ones with prior military service who have passed away. These cards will be read during the ceremony at the cemetery.
Fulton – Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park, located along Rte. 84 and 10th Ave.
Lyndon – A ceremony will be at 9 a.m. at Lyndon Township Cemetery, hosted by Prophetstown American Legion Post # 522.
Morrison – The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. on Main Street and concludes with a ceremony at Grove Hill Cemetery. Morrison’s Avenue of Flags is displayed on Route 30 and Route 78.
Prophetstown – A parade will start at Third St. and Washington St. and end at Eclipse Square Memorial Park. The 10 a.m. ceremony at the park is hosted by Prophetstown American Legion Post #522. This year’s guest speaker is Pastor Dan Wright, who served with the U.S. Army National Guard as a Chaplain.
Rock Falls – The ceremony starts at 9 a.m. at RB&W District, sponsored by American Legion Post #902.
Sterling – The ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Grandon Civic Center, held by the Association of Clubs.
Tampico – Memorial Day services will start at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery, followed by a service at the Tampico Memorial Cemetery, both provided by Tampico American Legion Post #574.
