This Monday is Memorial Day. In honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, all city and county government offices and courts will be closed, along with public libraries and schools. Emergency services will be running as usual; however, counter services will be closed.
The following are local Memorial Day events in the area:
- Sturtevant Memorial Day Parade: Saturday, 10 a.m. at Schulte Elementary School, 8515 Westminster Drive in Sturtevant
- Racine Memorial Day Parade and Observance: 10 a.m. at West Blvd & Osborne & Graceland Cemetery, 141 Oregon Street in Mount Pleasant
- Union Grove Program and Procession: 9:15 a.m. at the American Legion Park in Union Grove
- Veteran’s Memorial Day Parade: 9 a.m. at Kane/Edward Streets in Burlington
Other things to do this weekend:
- ChocolateFest Burlington Rotary Carnival: 5 p.m. to 10p at Chocolatefest Grounds, 680 Maryland St. in Burlington (all weekend including monday)
Don’t forget to check out our Gadgets and Geeks Series! The first trivia event is coming up this Wednesday and you could win a Dremel!