Check out this list of Memorial Day Events happening throughout Minnesota. There are ceremonies, parades, and more.
Memorial Day is coming up Monday, May 26th, 2025. 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 26th at 11am, this Memorial Day ceremony features features keynote speaker Mary Johnson, an active member of Blue Star Mothers of America. 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 Neal Cannon of Richfield’s Woodlake Lutheran Church, bugle by David Wall, a color guard and rifle squad from the Apple Valley American Legion Post #1776 and a keynote speaker.
Plus, the newly-engraved names on the Memorial will be unveiled. Parking/wheelchair access can be found at the American Legion Post 435 parking lot (6429 Portland Ave).
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 Karla Hult, an award-winning journalist for KARE 11, host of the “Hello Alzheimer’s” podcast, and founder of So Many Goodbyes.
After the ceremony, there will be activities from 12 – 4 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 26th 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. Due to construction at City Center Park, this year’s Memorial Day Ceremony will be held 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 shoe 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.
Minnesota State Veterans Events
The Minnesota State Veterans website has a few listings for Memorial Day ceremonies happening in Preston, Little Falls, Red Wood Falls, and Duluth on Sunday, May 25th. Silver Bay and Minneapolis have events on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th. Check the links for more information and a full schedule of events.
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.
If you know of any other Memorial Day events in Minnesota, please leave a comment below!
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Anonymous says
Every year (including this 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.