Memorial Day Parades, Fairs And Festivals
Not sure what to do this Memorial weekend? Consider one of these family friendly activities around Metro Detroit. If you want to participate in the holiday, volunteer opportunities are available to carry posters honoring soldiers in the Michigan Fallen Heroes Foot Float.
St. Mary's Polish Country Fair
Orchard Lake
May 27-30, 2011
stmaryspolishcountryfair.com
More than 110,000 fair goers enjoy the festivities each year. More than 45 carnival rides for your enjoyment, along with food and entertainment.
Beverly Hills Parade & Carnival
Beverly Hills
May 30, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Village Offices (248) 646-6404
villagebeverlyhills.com
This 30th annual parade begins in the Groves High School parking lot, heads north on Evergreen to Beverly, and then east on Beverly to Beverly Park. Carnival festivities run from noon until 3:00 PM. This is a family friendly event.
City of Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade
Downtown Royal Oak
May 30, 2011 at 9:00 AM
ci.royal-oak.mi.us/portal/events/memorial-day-community-parade
This parade has been held for several decades, and is now organized by the Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade Committee. If you want to be near the beginning of the parade, Main and Harrison is the place to be. The route will then proceed north to 2nd street, then east to the Veteran's Memorial.
Hazel Park's Memorial Festival
Viking Arena
May 26-30, 2011
248-547-5535
hazelpark.org/
Fun for the entire family, Hazel Park offers it all. Attendees can enjoy the carnival, talent contest, craft show, car show and plenty of entertainment. Note: the festival has been moved to Viking Arena due to recent heavy rains.
Michigan Fallen Heroes Foot Float
Downtown Ferndale
May 30, 2011 at 10:00 AM
mifallenheroesparade.org/
Volunteers honor fallen soldiers by carrying posters of service men and women who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. If you are interested in volunteering, the staging area is at the corner of West Maplehurst and Livernois Avenue. Those carrying posters should plan to arrive at 8:30am. Parade begins at 10am.
Auburn Hills Memorial Day Parade
Downtown Auburn Hills
May 30, 2011 at 11:00 AM
auburnhills.org
