Medina cancels Memorial Day parade and ceremony due to Covid-19 concerns

Photo by Tom Rivers: These Girl Scouts greet many of the community members lined up on Main Street in Medina during the Memorial Day parade on May 27, 2019.

Posted 29 April 2020 at 11:31 am

Press Release, Medina Mayor Michael Sidari

MEDINA — The American Legion and VFW in the Village of Medina, with consultation from village officials, announce that the Memorial Day parade and remembrance ceremony scheduled for May 25th at State Street Park has been cancelled due to Covid-19.

The Honor Guard in the veterans’ groups will meet at 8 a.m. at the VFW to tour the village for a rifle salute at all the cemeteries for their fallen brothers and sisters who gave their lives for the United States of America.

They also ask that on May 25th everyone take time from their day to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending our country.

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