ST. LOUIS – Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died while serving in the U.S. military, and every year, events across the country take place to honor them.
While this Memorial Day weekend is anticipated to be a rainy one, it’s not stopping events around the St. Louis area.
- City Museum
- Free general admission for active and retired service members, and a discount for rest of the group
- Classic grilled meals
- Badges of Honor craft (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday to Monday)
- Eckert’s Belleville Farm Memorial Weekend Festival
- May 24 to 26 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- Outdoor festival foods, live entertainment, and children’s activities
- University City Memorial Day Run
- 7:30 a.m. starting in front of University City Library
- Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Memorial Day Service
- May 26 at 10:30 a.m.
- 2900 Sheridan Rd., St. Louis, MO, 63125
- Missouri Historical Society Memorial Day Observance
- May 26 at 10 a.m.
- Laying of wreaths and recognizing St. Louisans, as well as the final day to view exhibit “Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II”
- At the Court of Honor
- Manchester Memorial Day Remembrance Service
- May 26 at 10 a.m.
- Bald eagle from World Bird Sanctuary, performances from Manchester Community band, and addresses from several individuals
- O’Fallon Veterans Memorial Walk
- Public ceremony at 11 a.m.
- Unveiling of new Path of Heroes
- Union Memorial Day Parade, Service, and Lunch
- Parade at 10 a.m.
- Service at 11 a.m.
- Lunch following directly after
- Alton Parade
- May 26 at 10 a.m.
- Starts at Alton Middle School
- Downtown Belleville Parade
- May 26 (10 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
- Begins at Belleville Public Square
- Village of New Baden Memorial Day Brunch
- May 26 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Guests welcome to bring a dish or just attend
- 1 E. Hanover St., New Baden, IL, 62265
- Florissant Memorial Day Ceremony
- May 26 at 9 a.m. at James J. Eagan Center
- Joint celebration among several veteran groups, along with police and fire departments