Grand Rapids will celebrate Memorial Day with lights event instead of parade
City of Grand Rapids
and last updated 2021-05-25 09:37:58-04
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. â The City of Grand Rapids is partnering with the United Veterans Council of Kent County to celebrate Memorial Day with a Light Grand Rapids event throughout this upcoming weekend.
Itâs in lieu of a city-sponsored Memorial Day parade. City officials encourage residents to turn on a light, put out a flag or display other decorations to celebrate, a news release said Tuesday.
âWe do not want to see this important day go by without recognition,â said Evette Pittman, special events manager at the cityâs Office of Special Events. âWe want to show appreciation and remember the sacrifices of those who served our nation in a way that allows everyone in our community to participate in a safe way.â
The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen is inviting the public to visit and help plant flags to honor the memories of veterans laid to rest there.