Memorial Day programs, ceremonies to be held across Kenosha County
Here is a list of programs, compiled by the Kenosha County Division of Veterans Services:
Pritzker Military Museum & Library Memorial Day Program
When: Saturday, May 24, noon to 4 p.m.
Where: 10475 12th St., Somers
Note: The event will begin with a wreath-laying ceremony at noon. Other highlights will include a Gold Star Memorial Monument; special remarks honoring service members; a Memorial Day/service-inspired tour of the museum’s current exhibits and adult programming; veteran-specific programming, including a virtual talk by Rich Sherman, author of “Never Home: Remembering the Military Heroes Who Never Returned”; children’s crafts; games; and a food truck with snacks and meals available for purchase.
Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony (rain or shine)
When: Sunday, May 25, 11 a.m.
Where: 21731 Spring Street, Union Grove
Note: For more information, contact Memorial Day Program Coordinator/SWVMC Office Representative Marina Johnstone 262-878-5660 or marina.johnstone@dva.wisconsin.gov.
Memorial Day Ceremony – to include singing of the National Anthem and “Eternal Father,” a flower and wreath dedication.
Who: Navy Club Ship 40 Kenosha
When: Monday, May 26, 9 a.m.
Where: Navy Park, Sixth Avenue and 54th Street, Kenosha
Note: For more details, please contact Heath Ryan at 808-284-8047.
Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade, Silver Lake
Who: American Legion Post 293, Silver Lake
When: Monday, May 26, 9 a.m. service in front of the American Legion Hall to follow immediately after the parade.
Where: 307 N. Cogswell Drive, Silver Lake
Note: For more details, please contact Dennis Heckler at 262-843-3533.
Memorial Day Ceremony, Twin Lakes American Legion Post 544, Twin Lakes
When: Monday, May 26. Ceremony to start at Mound Prairie Cemetery at 9 a.m., then move to St. John’s Cemetery at 9:30. Parade from Lance Park to American Legion Post 544 to begin at 11 a.m., with a ceremony to follow at the Legion post. (Parade assembly to begin at 10 a.m. at Lance Park)
Where: 989 Lance Drive, Twin Lakes
Note: For more details, please contact Jim Schmidt at 262-492-3073 or American Legion Post 544 at 262-877-3669.
Memorial Day Ceremony
Who: American Legion Post 21, Kenosha
When: Monday, May 26, 10 a.m.
Where: Green Ridge Cemetery, 6604 Seventh Ave., Kenosha
Note: This event will include a celebration of the 70th anniversary of the dedication of the cemetery’s War Memorial, sponsored by American Legion Post 21, which honors World War II and Korean War veterans.For more information please contact, Matt Christianson at 847-293-6695.
Memorial Day Ceremony
Who: Sunset Ridge Memorial Park and American Legion David Leet Post 552
When: Monday, May 26, 11 a.m.
Where: Sunset Ridge Memorial Park, 4300 Green Bay Road, Kenosha
Note: The program includes the reading of names of all Veterans who have been interred at the park in 2024 and 2025, honoring all Veterans everywhere. The keynote speaker is Kristen Paxton. Other features include the “living historian,” a dove release, bag pipes and Taps, and singer Morgan Kelsey performing National Anthem. For more details, please contact Arnold Gentz at 262-496-1655.
Memorial Day Ceremony
Who: VFW Post 7308, Pleasant Prairie
When: Monday, May 26, 11 a.m.
Where: Old St. Mark’s Cemetery, Ninth Court and 78th Street, Kenosha
Note: For more details, please contact John McCoy 262-358-2415.
Memorial Day and Flag Retirement ceremonies
Who: VFW Post 1865, Kenosha
When: Monday, May 26. Memorial Day Ceremony at noon, Flag Retirement Ceremony at 1 p.m.
Where: VFW Post 1865, 6618 39th Ave., Kenosha
Note: For more details, please contact Arran Edwards at 262-652-2751.
Memorial Day Ceremony – to include POW/MIA Service
Who: Kenosha Area Vietnam Veterans
When: Monday, May 26, noon
Where: Library Park, 711 59th Place, Kenosha
Note: For more details, please contact Tim Green at 262-455-5515.