Memorial Day Events in Minnesota

Check out this list of Memorial Day Events happening throughout Minnesota. There are ceremonies, parades, and more.

Memorial Day is coming up Monday, May 25th, 2026. Here are some ways you can remember and honor those who gave their lives for our country.

Eden Prairie – Veterans Memorial in Purgatory Creek Park

On Monday May 25th at 11am, this Memorial Day ceremony features features keynote speaker John Mallo, a U.S. Army vet and  a member of the Eden Prairie community since 1979. There will also be a performance of patriotic music by the Eden Prairie Community Band.

Memorial Day Ceremony at Honoring All Veterans Memorial Site (Richfield)

Honoring All Veterans Memorial, Inc. invites the public to a free event to pay tribute to our United States Military Veterans. There will be a Memorial Day Ceremony honoring all Veterans on Monday, May 26th at 2pm. The ceremony will take place at the Honoring All Veterans Memorial Site, located at 6429 Portland Ave in Richfield. 

The ceremony will start at 2:00 pm and will include a flyover by T-6 Thunder, music by the Richfield Symphonic Band, a POW/MIA Ceremony done by the Civil Air Patrol Cadets of the 130th Composite Squadron, invocation by Pastor Eric Luedtke from House of Prayer Lutheran Church, bugle by David Wall, a color guard and rifle squad from the Apple Valley American Legion Post #1776.

This event is held rain or shine. In case of rain, it will take place under the shelter. Please bring your own chair. For more information, call 612-861-9395.

Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis

Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis is hosting a Memorial Day ceremony at the Soldier’s Memorial beginning at 10:30am. This year’s keynote speaker is Jackson Piper, a Minneapolis-based historian and genealogist.

After the ceremony, there will be activities from 11:30am – 3 pm. Listen to live music, enjoy complimentary refreshments, write a postcard to a veteran, tie a ribbon to the Living Memory Tree, and more.

Find more information and a full schedule of events at Lakewood Cemetery’s website.

Luke Spehar Concert

Luke Spehar is performing his annual Never Forget Memorial Day Concert at the Rotary Club Bandshell at Central Park in Eagan. This free show takes place on Monday, May 25th from 12 – 2 pm. This family friendly event is offers an awesome playground nearby. Bring a chair, a grill, some food, and as many folks as you can gather to celebrate Memorial Day and Never Forget those who have served our country!

Memorial Day Ceremony in Chanhassen

Chanhassen American Legion is hosting a few Memorial Day events. Three cemeteries will be visited by Post 580, and then the legion will assemble at noon at at Al Klingelhutz Memorial Pavilion at Lake Ann Park.

Elk River Memorial Day Parade

Elk River has long held an annual Memorial Day Parade, which I know from being in the parade many decades ago with the Elk River High School marching band. For 2025 the parade happens on Monday at 10am to honor those who have served, given their lives serving or are current members of the armed forces.

The parade starts on Norfolk Street, just east of Handke Pit, and travels down Main Street to King Avenue a Memorial Day ceremony starts at 10:30 a.m. at Rivers Edge Commons Park.

New Brighton Memorial Day Parade

Every year, New Brighton has a short parade starting at 10am at City Hall and ending at St John the Baptist Catholic Church cemetery. The service includes both sung and instrumental music (including the playing of Taps), laying a wreath, speeches, and prayer. Information here.

Minnesota State Veterans Events

The Minnesota State Veterans website has a few listings for Memorial Day ceremonies in Chilsholm, St. Paul and St. Peter, as well as four State Veterans Cemeteries in Duluth, Little Falls, Preston and Redwood Falls on Sunday.

If you know of any other Memorial Day events in Minnesota, please leave a comment below!