Would you like to “Walk to Honor” a loved one in this year’s Memorial Day Parade?

On the fourth Monday of May, patrons of Ellwood City will gather in the North Side neighborhood for the annual Memorial Day Parade through town. Youth organizations, marching bands, city and state officials, fire trucks, police cruisers, and other community members participate in the parade across town to Veterans Memorial Park where the closing ceremonies are held.

Memorial is a federal holiday in the United States for remembrance of people, family members and friends who died while serving in the country’s armed forces. The holiday, which is currently observed every year on the last Monday of May, will be held on May 28, 2018 The Ellwood City Memorial Day parade will start at 10 am.

Many people visit cemeteries and memorials, particularly to honor those who have died in military service. Many volunteers place an American flag on each grave in national cemeteries.

Al’s Corner in Koppel, PA is has offered to cover the cost of enlarging your loved one’s photo onto an 18×24 sign so you can carry it along the parade route in the “Walk to Honor.” People can simply provide a photo of a loved one who has served in the military to The Color Center on Lawrence Ave, by Monday, May 21 to have it printed in time for the parade.