Memorial Day will be observed at various events across Kenosha County over the holiday weekend. Here is a list of programs compiled by the Kenosha County Division of Veterans Services:
Pritzker Military Museum & Library Memorial Day Event
When: Saturday, May 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 10475 12th St. (Highway E), Somers
Note: Highlights to include a remembrance program at 11 a.m. featuring remarks by Lt. Col. Jennifer Pritzker; a Somers Fire & Rescue truck visit and a live caricature artist from noon to 3 p.m.; and opportunities to honor fallen service members, community information tables, hands-on crafts, and additional family activities all day. Admission is free. Those who pre-register will receive free admission to the museum’s next exhibit in June. Online registration is available at https://my.pritzkermilitary.org/2835/2898.
Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony
When: Sunday, May 24, 11 a.m. (rain or shine)
Where: 21731 Spring Street, Union Grove
Note: For more details, contact Memorial Day Program Coordinator/SWVMC Office Representative Marina Johnstone at 262-878-5660
Memorial Day Ceremony
Includes singing of the National Anthem and “Eternal Father,” a flower and wreath dedication
Who: Navy Club Ship 40 Kenosha
When: Monday, May 25, 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 25, 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
Who: American Legion Post 544, Twin Lakes
When: Monday, May 25, Ceremony to start at Mound Prairie Cemetery at 9 a.m., then move to St. John’s Cemetery at 9:30 a.m. Parade from Lance Park to the 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 25, 10 a.m. Where: Green Ridge Cemetery, 6604 Seventh Ave., Kenosha
Note: 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 25, 11:00 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 recently, and honoring all Veterans. The keynote speaker is Kristen Paxton. Other features include the “living historian,” a dove release, bagpipes and Taps, and singer Morgan Kelsey performing the National Anthem. For more details, contact Kelly Wagner at 262-652-7488.
Memorial Day Ceremony
Who: VFW Post 7308, Pleasant Prairie
When: Monday, May 25th, 11:30 a.m.
Where: Old St. Mark’s Cemetery, Ninth Court and 78th Street, Kenosha
Note: For more details, please contact Larry Rugg at 262-891-2161
Memorial Day and Flag Retirement Ceremonies
Who: VFW Post 1865, Kenosha
When: Monday, May 25, Memorial Day Ceremony at noon, Flag Retirement at 1 p.m.
Where: VFW Post 1865, 6618 39th Ave., Kenosha
Memorial Day Ceremony with POW/MIA Service
Who: Kenosha Area Vietnam Veterans
When: Monday, May 25, noon
Where: Library Park, 711 59th Place, Kenosha
Note: For more details, please contact Tim Green at 262-455-5515
