18 Best Michigan Memorial Day Parades 2025

Looking to pay homage to the memory of those that fought for our country on Memorial Day? Check out this list of Michigan Memorial Day parades help across the state!

Memorial Day Parades on May 23

St Joseph, MI

May 23, 12:00 pm
Lake Blvd and Park St.
I never need a reason to visit the beautiful city of St. Joseph in southwest Michigan, but their Memorial Day Parade is a great excuse to spend a weekend there. This parade starts at the intersection of Lake Blvd & Park St, where it will head toward Lake Michigan.

Michigan Memorial Day Parades on May 24

Mackinaw City, MI

May 24, 1:00 pm
As Michigan’s largest Memorial Day Parade, located at one of the most beautiful cities in Northern Michigan, Mackinaw City has quite the reputation. They will have four beauty queens, as well as antique cars, parade floats, and much more.

Memorial Day Parades in Michigan on May 26

Beverly Hills, MI

May 26, 11:00 am
20500 W 13 Mile Rd, Beverly Hills, MI 48025
Beverly Hills is nestled in the suburbs of Detroit and holds a Memorial Day parade every year. This year they are honoring all Beverly Hills healthcare workers for their work during the pandemic, and they have invited any other visiting healthcare workers to march alongside them during the parade.

Dearborn, MI

May 26, 10:00 am
Michigan Ave and Greenfield Rd
Located just east of the heart of Detroit, Dearborn is a historic city full of sights to see. The city has held their annual parade since 1924, making it the oldest continuous Memorial Day Parade in all of Michigan. It is also one of the largest – second only to Mackinaw City’s parade.

Dexter, MI

May 26, 10:00 am
7530-7576 Ann Arbor St, Dexter, MI 48130
Right outside of Ann Arbor, head northwest and find the little town of Dexter, Michigan. The town may be small, but their Rotary Club is mighty and so is their Memorial Day Parade.

The club has organized this parade to include the American Legion, girl and boy scouts, vintage cars, youth groups and churches, and much more. Their procession will begin just north of Peace Park and ends on Alpine.

Grand Haven Memorial Day Parade

May 26, 9:30- 10:30
Grand Haven commemorates Memorial Day with a parade starting at 9:30 a.m. from St. John’s Episcopal Church near 6th Street and Washington Avenue, proceeding down S. Harbor Drive to Escanaba Park—where the city will unveil the new U.S. Coast Guard Brick Memorial Garden in honor of fallen heroes following the parade.

Harbor Beach, MI

May 26, 10:00 am
Home of the Harbor Beach Lighthouse and the Harbor Beach Marina, this little city located on Michigan’s Blue Thumb Coast is always a solid choice for a weekend getaway.

Harbor Springs, MI

May 26, 10:00 am
Main St.
The picturesque city of Harbor Springs in North Michigan is beginning their parade at 10 am, right on Main St, in view of Little Traverse Bay.

Holland, MI

May 26 am
8th St & Central Ave.
Home of the Tulip Time Festival, Holland is a bustling city this time of year. Their parade will continue along 8th St and end at the Pilgrim Home Cemetery, where they will have their annual Memorial Day ceremony to honor fallen soldiers.

Kalamazoo, MI

May 26, 10:00 am
They have a beautiful parade planned to travel through downtown Kalamazoo, hosted by their Rotary Club. After the parade you can go spend time at Mayors Riverfront Park.

Milford Memorial Day Parade

May 26, 11:00 am
510 W Commerce St, Milford, MI
This parade in southeast starts at the American Legion Hall on Commerce Road and ends in Central Park on Main Street in downtown MIlford.

Muskegon, MI Parade

May 26, 9:00 am
Morris Ave
The annual Greater Muskegon Memorial Day Parade is the kickoff to a great Memorial Day. The parade will march along Morris Ave and end at Hackley Park, where they have a Musical Memorial Day Ceremony played by the Mona Shore High School Marching Band.

Old Fashioned Days Memorial Day Parade in Fruitport

May 26, 2 pm

Holly Memorial Day Parade

May 26, 10 am
The Annual Holly Memorial Day Parade will begin in Downtown Holly (S Saginaw & E Maple St) and march over to Lakeside Cemetery for Memorial Day Services. Parade line-ups begin at 9:30a, parade starts at 10am.

Port Huron Memorial Day Parade

May 26, 11 a.m.
Starts at Quay Street in Port Huron
Head to Port Huron MI on Michigan’s Blue Thumb Coast for the annual Memorial Day parade. The parade ends at Pine Grove Park where seven fallen hero names will be added to the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial.

Saugatuck, MI Parade

May 26, 10:00 am
Culver St. in Saugatuck MI
Saugatuck is one of the most well-known hidden gems in West Michigan, known for its quaint atmosphere and charming community. Their parade will start on Culver Street, following the coastline of Kalamazoo Lake and ending at Village Square Park.

The parade conveniently ends right near Saugatuck Chain Ferry, which you can take to cross the lake and go visit Mount Baldhead Park and its famous stairs. The stairs might look daunting at first, but the views are more than worth it. After you climb them once you’ll want to go back again and again, and the trip is easier than you think it is. I went for the first time last summer and have already done it two time since!

St Louis, MI Memorial Day Parade

May 26, 10:00 am
Downtown
This parade in mid-Michigan near Alma is hosted by the St. Louis Veterans of Foreign Wars, who give a 21-gun salute and a tribute to sailors lost at sea after the parade.

Wayland, MI Parade

May 26, 11:00 am
544 N Main St, Wayland, MI 49348
South of Grand Rapids, Wayland will be hosting their own Memorial Day parade this year, complete with floats, antique cars, and costumes. A powerful ceremony for fallen soldiers will take place before the parade, as veterans take a cemetery tour to perform the taps and 21 gun salute honors. This parade has a no-horn, no-sirens policy to further honor fallen soldiers.

Looking for even more things to do on Memorial Day Weekend in Michigan? Check out our guide to the best Memorial Day celebrations, parties and festivals!