Memorial Day Weekend Activities Expand
February 6, 2012
Plans for a Memorial Day 2012 are bigger and better than ever before, according to an organizer of the activities, Greg Padovani, Chairman of the Veterans Memorial Park Committee Honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and their families.
The expanded activities for Memorial Day weekend are still being finalized, but here’s a taste of what you can expect:
- A Benefit Concert at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, on Saturday, May 26, from 3 – 5 pm to include nationally known jazz singer Tammy McCann providing a musical backdrop as she performs songs from the WWII era, along with several moving tributes to our veterans and current servicemen. This event is open to the public. Metropolis is also teaming up with Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant & Pub to offer dinner packages. Tickets and dinner packages on sale soon - check back for more details. Benefits will be donated to the Memorial Park Fund.
- Memorial Day Essay Contest sponsored Glueckert Funeral Home, for high school and junior high school students. The top two essays will be awarded great prizes and the winning essays will be read at the Memorial Day Benefit Concert. More details to come.
- Memorial Day Parade - Monday, May 28th, step off at 9:30 am - sure to be a memorable one, planned by the Arlington Heights VFW organization.
Memorial Day Ceremony at Memorial Park, following the parade, at which the names of our Fallen Heroes are read may also include a large choir of singers from Arlington Heights churches and schools that will sing military service songs. Plans may also include the participation of the US Navy 50 State Flag Drill Team in addition to the US Navy Honor Guard. Professional Jazz Singer Tammy McCann is expected to sing the National Anthem.
(pictured are Veterans at the 2011
ceremony)
Sunday, May 27: The SALUTE, INC. "Got Freedom" 5K/10K Run and 5K Walk planned at 8 a.m. on Sunday. May 27 near Miner School. Exciting details on this event will be forthcoming soon.
Check back on our Discover Arlington Heights website for details on the Memorial Day weekend events mentioned above as well as many more upcoming events, shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities.