Memorial Day Weekend Events - 2020

Sunday, May 24, 2020

Meet in Historic Hartland Burying Ground to talk with the "residents" of the cemetery, thanks to Hartland High School's History Club at 7:00 pm. 

Share in the memorial service at 8:00 pm. Taps to conclude the services. 

 Monday May 25, 2020

Enjoy a pancake breakfast fundraiser from the Hartland Band Boosters at Village Elementary 7:30 to 10:30 am. 

Participate in the Memorial Day Run/Walk from 8:00 to 9:00 am. (One lane open on all roads in run.)

Roads into town closed at 10:00 am. See map linked below for road closures. 

Epley Park vendors and activities from 10:00 am through the parade and into the afternoon. 

Flyover of classic and antique aircraft at 11:30 am (or thereabouts). 

Moment of silence at 12 Noon in memory of all those we have lost. 

Parade steps off at 12 Noon from Spranger Field and the parking lot of Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek. 

Parade ends at Village Elementary on Maple/Hibner Road, just past Epley Park. 

2020

Hartland's 85th Memorial Day Parade - A Proud Tradition

85th Annual Memorial Day Parade

• Parking and road closure map

• Place an advertisement in the 2020 Parade Book

• Apply to be a vendor in Epley Park

• Be a part of this year's Parade

   

2015
United We Stand
80th Annual Memorial Day Parade

GRAND MARSHAL: ALAN AND WANDA SPICER
Hartland is very appreciative that almost 50 years ago, Wanda and Alan decided to make Hartland "their town." A flyover of WWII bombers from the Yankee Air force Museum, enthusiastic Parade participants, dry weather (at least for the Parade) and remembering those who sacrificed for our freedom made this a memorable Memorial Day.

View Highlights from the Parade Book

See the Parade Highlights Video

Read the Cemetery Service Message "It is the Soldier"

2014
Freedom's Not Free
79th Annual Memorial Day Parade

GRAND MARSHAL: DWIGHT SACHAU
A fitting tribute to a World War II veteran occurred on Memorial Day 2014 when the annual Hartland Memorial Day Parade honored Grand Marshal Dwight Sachau. A flyover of WWII planes, approximately 950 parade participants, good weather and many activities in Epley Park made the day memorable for all.

View Highlights from the Parade Book

2013
Remember and Respect
78th Annual Memorial Day Parade

GRAND MARSHAL: ALICE ANDREWS
Memorial Day 2013 featured good weather, a great flyover and 900 Parade participants honoring our veterans and current service personnel. The Luminary Walk, held the previous evening, was a moving experience honoring veterans buried in the Hartland Cemetery.

View Highlights from the Parade Book

2012
Honoring All Who Serve
77th Annual Memorial Day Parade

GRAND MARSHAL: MILLIE MADDEN
A warm sunny Memorial Day was appropriate for honoring veterans and current service men and women. A flyover of current and WWII aircraft before the start of the Parade was appreciated by spectators.

View Highlights from the Parade Book

2011
Pride in the Past – Faith in the Future
76th Annual Memorial Day Parade

GRAND MARSHALS: JERRY & JUDY COWAN
A salute to the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War and the Hartland area men who served. The graves of thirty-three veterans of the Civil War can be found in the Hartland Burying Grounds.

View Highlights from the Parade Book

2010
Hartland’s 75th Year of Remembrance and Respect
75th Annual Memorial Day Parade

GRAND MARSHALS: DON RHODES & NORA KESSEL
Past Grand Marshals ride in the parade as part of the 75th annual Memorial Day Celebration.

View Highlights from the Parade Book

2009
Honoring Those Who Served: Past & Present
74th Annual Memorial Day Parade

GRAND MARSHAL: JEROME BEGOSKE
Hartland’s Memorial Day activities continue to grow with increased Parade participants and the Luminary Walk on Sunday.

View Highlights from the Parade Book

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