Memorial Day Events

Memorial Day is a day that we remember those that have died in service for our country. Originally called Declaration Day, it first began after the Civil War. Now, Memorial Day often is the start of summer vacation time and is a three day weekend devoted to picnics, fireworks, and family get togethers.

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with these great local events.

1. For the 13th Annual Ride for America, American Legion Riders will ride from Loganville instead of Monroe as they have in years prior. The riders will head out from American Legion 233 on Hwy 78 on Monday morning, stop for  a ceremony in Madison and then return to Loganville. The riders will have a police escort for the entire route. Visit www.rideforamerica.org for information on entertainment and schedule.

2. Honor those that are actively serving in our military as well as reservists and veterans. Gwinnett County will hold a ceremony at the Gwinnett Fallen Heroes Memorial at 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville. The ceremony will be at 1 pm on May 30th.

3. On May 27th, The Gwinnett Daily Post hosts its Memorial Weekend Concert at Suwanee Town Center. The event starts at 7 pm. Watch the Silver Wings, a U.S Army Infantry from Fort Benning , drop in by parachute at 7:30 pm. Make sure to bring canned food donations for area food co-ops.

4. Downtown Dacula will host the Dacula Memorial Day Celebration including the annual parade. The event starts at 9 am, with the parade scheduled for 10 am. There will be arts and crafts, entertainment, and a 5k run.

5. Those near Snellville can join American Legion Post 232 at the Eternal Hills Cemetary. A short ceremony at 10 am on Saturday will be followed with the placing of almost 1500 American flags on the graves of veterans.