Parade, Breackfast, Flyover, Ceremonies and More on Memorial Day

Saline will honor American soldiers who died in war on Memorial Day.

The annual Memorial Day, organized by the Saline American Legion, takes place at 10 a.m. Monday

The parade begins at Saline City Hall and proceeds down Michigan Avenue to Monroe Street and then into Oakwood Cemetery, where a service takes place at the flag pole. The speaker this year is U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Saline Firefighter Kurt Schneider.

The flyover for the Saline Memorial Day Parade will be at 10:01 a.m., barring poor weather or other possible circumstances. The two A10 Thunderbolt "Warthog" aircraft are from the 107th Fighter Squadron, Selfridge Air National Basem Michigan. The squadron recently returned from a tour in Afghanistan. 

Following the service, many will cross the street to the American Legion Post 322, where there will be a dedication to the brick paver and wall memorial to members and past members.

“It’s a wonderful parade and great service. After the service, everyone is invited over to the Legion for hot dogs,” said Tim Driscoll, American Legion Post 322 Post Commander. “It’s one of those days that reminds you how blessed we are to live in a community like Saline.”

Prior to the parade, the Boy Scouts of America Troop 400 and Saline Area Fire Department are serving a at the fire fall. The event is from 8-10 a.m. Cost is $5.

Throughout the day,  of all sales to the Washtenaw County Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America.