Events – Memorial Day


The Eaton Rapids community hosts a Memorial Day event each year to honor Michigan Fallen Soldiers and show our support for their families.

Contact:  Patrick Allen Rich (parade coordinator)
(517)663-7121
prichfred@prodigy.net

Eaton Rapids Memorial Day Parade Guidelines and Conduct

This parade is a SOLEMN tribute to our fallen Michigan soldiers and their families focusing on those of the current Iraq and Afghanistan wars.  Because this is to honor their gift of the ultimate sacrifice, the following rules and conduct have been established.

  • Please remember this parade is a Memorial Service.
  • Please remember we want to be respectful of those who have lost loved ones and are still grieving.
  • Please no clowns.
  • Please no honking or blowing of horns.
  • Please no flashing of lights.
  • Please no throwing of candy.
  • Please no literature handouts of any type.
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