Corry, Union City Among Communities Hosting Memorial Day Observances

Communities across northwest Pennsylvania will hold Memorial Day ceremonies and parades throughout the holiday weekend to honor military members who died in service to the country.

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Sunday, May 24

• Pennsylvania Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home — Memorial Day ceremony at 1 p.m. at the gazebo.
• Edinboro — Community Memorial Service from 7 to 8 p.m. at Edinboro Cemetery featuring a concert band performance and guest speaker.

Monday, May 25

• Union City — Combined Memorial Day service hosted by American Legion LeBaron Post 237 and VFW John Krol Post 6773 begins at 9 a.m. at the war memorial at West High Street and First Avenue. Parade units will then travel to St. Teresa Cemetery and Evergreen Cemetery for additional ceremonies.
• North East — American Legion Post 105 service begins at 9:45 a.m. at Gibson Park, followed by a parade and ceremony at Oak Hill Cemetery.
• Waterford — Memorial Day parade and ceremony begin at 10 a.m. starting on Cherry Street with stops at Waterford Cemetery, the Gazebo, and Memorial Cemetery.
• Meadville — Memorial Day parade lineup will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. along Water Street. The parade starts at 10 a.m. with an observance ceremony scheduled for 11 a.m.
• Corry — VFW Post 264 and American Legion Post 365 will hold a combined Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. at the pavilion at 1151 Mead Avenue. A luncheon will follow.
• Girard — American Legion Post 494 will host a wreath-laying ceremony at 1 p.m. followed by a parade at 2 p.m.
• Erie — Veterans Memorial Park ceremony at State Street and Glenwood Park Avenue begins at 2 p.m. and will include the National Anthem, bagpipes, a color guard, and rifle volleys.
• Lawrence Park — Memorial Day ceremony scheduled for 2 p.m. at the municipal building.