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Fondy Memorial Day parades and events
By Product Expert | Posted in Community Events & Information on Friday, May 11th, 2018 at 8:00 am
2018 Memorial Day events near Fond du Lac WI
For many, Memorial Day signals the start of the warmer days in Wisconsin, but it’s also a time to pay tribute to the fallen. If you are looking for Memorial Day events near Fond du Lac, WI, then we can help. We have parades and other activities that you can partake in during the extended weekend.
Memorial Day Weekend Events in Fondy
Are you looking for the best way to start the holiday? Then get your Memorial Day weekend started with one of these events on Saturday, May 26.
Salute the Troops Memorial Races
There’s a half marathon, a 5K, and a kids run all taking place at the scenic Lakeside Park. You can register right online, or you can register in person on race day. Onsite registration begins at 6:00 AM with the first races beginning as early as 7:00 AM.
Fond du Lac Farmers Market
The Farmers Market in Fond du Lac is a weekly event, and it takes place at 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM on South Main Street. There will be live music, produce, crafts, and so much more. There is no better way to support your local community.
Memorial Day Parades in the FDL area
There are actually two parades that you should consider attending in the Fondy area. Both occur around the same time on Memorial Day, May 28, so you will likely only be able to attend one. Both also have ceremonies afterward. See below for more details.
Fond du Lac Memorial Day Parade
Where: Fond du Lac, WI
Day: Monday, May 28
Time: 10:00 AM
The Fond du Lac Memorial Day parade begins at 10:00 AM on the corner of Guindon Boulevard and Main Street. From there it will proceed north toward Veterans Park. The Veterans Park will host a Memorial Day Ceremony after the parade.
Waupun Memorial Day Parade
Where: Waupun, WI
Day: Monday, May 28
Time: 9:00 AM
The parade will begin at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 9:00 AM and will lead from there to Shaler Park where Memorial Day Ceremonies will be held at 10:00 AM. Any volunteers or participants should arrive by 8:30 AM.
National Cemeteries near Fondy
If you are looking for the nearest National Cemetery that is holding a ceremony for Memorial Day in 2018, then we can help.
The Wood National Cemetery in Milwaukee is a bit of a drive, but it’s a beautiful cemetery where you can pay tribute to the fallen. This cemetery first opened in 1871 and officially became a National Cemetery in 1973.
Its ceremony will be held at 9:25 AM on May 28. More details can be found below.
