Memorial Day weekend is widely considered the unofficial start to summer. Before you head to the lake or savor that burger at the cookout, consider attending an event to remember our fallen US military personnel.
Where you can pay your respects:
- Monday, May 27 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Gethsemane Cemetery and Memorial Gardens, 504 W. Sugar Creek Rd., Charlotte | Free | Gold Star wife and author Krista Rystrom Emmert will speak at this tribute honoring fallen members of the US Armed Forces + a special presentation by the CMPD Honor Guard.
Memorial Day Ceremony — Fort Mill
- Monday, May 27 | 10 a.m. | Unity Cemetery, 303 Tom Hall St., Fort Mill | Free | Fort Mill Mayor Guynn Savage will lead a ceremony followed by a program from American Legion Post 43 — including Posting of Colors, Laying of the Wreath, Rifle Volley, Taps, and Retirement of Colors.
Memorial Day Ceremony — Huntersville
- Monday, May 27 | 11 a.m. | Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd., Huntersville | Free | The Town of Huntersville and American Legion Post 321 will conduct a ceremony honoring fallen members of the US Armed Forces.