Memorial Day Parade to be held Thursday, May 25

CHELAN - Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2023 will occur on Monday, May 29.
Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in local parades.

Memorial Day Parade: May 25

CHELAN — The Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce is proud to work with our local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6853 in the planning and execution of the annual Memorial Day Parade. We are honored to produce and host this parade as a symbol of respect and an opportunity to honor all the individuals who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
The Parade will begin at 7 p.m., starting at the Old  (Woodin Avenue) Bridge. The parade will begin with a precession and moment of silence to honor those who have fallen. The general parade will begin shortly there after, and end at Riverwalk Park.
Before the parade our annual Appreciation Reception will take place on May 25, at 5:30 p.m. at the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. Veterans and their families are invited to participate. Special thank you to The Meat Shop for sponsoring this meal.
 To participate in the Memorial Day Parade, fill out the Memorial Day Parade Application: https://www.lakechelan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Memorial-Day-Application.pdf

Additional events, activities:
May 26-29
• Friday, May 26, get your Memorial Day Poppy to wear proudly at the Chelan Post Office and Safeway.
• Saturday, May 27 thru Monday, May 29 see the flags at Chelan Fraternal and Riverview Cemeteries, placed on the graves of servicemen and women. VFW Post #6853 and American Legion Post #108 members will put the flags out on veterans graves starting on Saturday, May 27. They will pickup the flags on Tuesday,  May 30.
• Monday, May 29 at 10 a.m., join Lake Chelan VFW Post #6853 at Chelan Riverwalk Park flagpole for the annual Memorial Celebration. The Lake Chelan Patriotic Singers will be in attendance.
• Join members from the Manson American Legion as we celebrate Memorial Day May 29. The event takes place at 11 a.m. sharp at the American Legion Park, across from the Manson Business Center.
Flags will be presented and two students from Manson High School will play Taps.
Commander Clyde McCullough will open the celebration. We are proud to announce our guest speaker will be Tiffney Gering, Chelan County Commissioner, District 3.
The Lake Chelan Patriotic Singers will lead us in a couple songs.
Flags will be retired and the celebration will end. Please make an effort to show your support for all United States service personnel that paid the ultimate sacrifice to keep you free.
For more information contact Norm Manly, Post Service Officer at 509-293-0225.