For several years now, my family has attended the Memorial Day event at the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The organizers do a fine job honoring all those who served and especially remembering those who paid the ultimate price for their country.
But ever since we moved to Golden Valley a few years, we've thought that it would be good to have a similar way to remember the day and what it's supposed to mean a little closer to home. Now, thanks to the hard work of one Golden Valley resident named John Giese, we will have that opportunity.
This year, there will be a Golden Valley Memorial Day Parade. Hopefully, it will be the beginning of what becomes an annual tradition in the city.
Monday, May 31st 10:15AM – Seeman Park
Parade will proceed westbound on Golden Valley Road toward City Hall
Ceremony at 11:00 AM - Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Rd
Speaker: Brigadier General Timothy J. Cossalter
Representation by Army & Air National Guard, Armstrong High School Choir and Symphonic Band, Girl Scouts, Minnesota Transitions High School JRROTC, North Hennepin Squadron Civil Air Patrol, Minnesota Sojourners, American Heritage Pipes & Drums, Pow-Miafamilies.org, 101st ABN Div 502nd PIR Fox Company, GV Little League, Military Order Of The Purple Heart and more!
FLAG ROW: 1.5 mile stretch of Golden Valley Road will be lined with Old Glory & POW-MIA flags.
FREE HOT DOGS, CHIPS, & POP for all in attendance after the ceremony.
Hosted by VFW Post 7051 and Chester Bird American Legion Post 523
