Memorial Day Events in the Twin Cities
Memorial Day honors the service and sacrifice of military members who have died while serving the United States, and Fort Snelling National Cemetery has a program planned for Monday morning.
Hundreds of people are expected to gather during the annual service to honor the lives of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
This year, attendees can expect a fly over, a band as well as remarks from Gov. Tim Walz and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota).
Volunteers place hundreds of thousands of flags next to each tombstone through a nonprofit called Flag for Fort Snelling. They started honoring the more than 180,000 soldiers resting at Fort Snelling.
Monday’s program begins at 9:45, with the flyover scheduled for 10 a.m.
Also happening Monday is Fleet Farm’s ‘Taps Across America’ program, which honors fallen soldiers.
The company says all 49 stores in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota are participating in the event, which includes a moment of silence outside store locations at 3 p.m. and the playing of ‘Taps’. CLICK HERE to learn more about the program.
Here are just a few other events going on in the Twin Cities area to mark the federal holiday:
Minneapolis:
Saturday, May 25:
- Soak City Waterpark opens for the summer at 10 a.m.
- Twins take on the Texas Rangers at Target Field at 1:10 p.m.
Sunday, May 26:
- The Travis Manion Foundation Recognizes fallen heroes at Fort Snelling Cemetary at 9 a.m.
- Twins face off against the Texas Rangers at 1:10 p.m.
Monday, May 27:
- Memorial Day Ceremonies across the city
- Fleet Farm hosts “Tap Across America” at 3 p.m.
- Twins face off against the Kansas City Royals at 1:10 p.m.
St. Paul:
Saturday, May 25:
- Taco and Margarita Festival at CHS Field 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Kick-off to Summer at the Fair from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 26
- Kick-off to Summer At the Fair from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- PWHL Minnesota plays PWHL Boston at Xcel Energy Center at 5 p.m.
Monday, May 27
- Memorial Day services across the city
- Services at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Capitol grounds at 3 p.m.
A number of Memorial Day services and parades are planned for May 27, be sure to check in with your local establishments to see what this going on in your area.