Remember those who gave all, give thanks this Memorial Day
Need something to be thankful for? How about freedom?
Make sure to thank a veteran on Memorial Day for maintaining that incredible gift for you!
There will be multiple events throughout the county that will give you the opportunity.
At the Boca Raton Cemetery, there will be a Memorial Day Commemorative Ceremony featuring veteran groups, city officials, music by the Fort Lauderdale Highlanders, drills by the Boca Raton High School and the Boca Raton Police and Fire Honor Guards. It will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. at Boca Raton Cemetery, 449 SW Fourth Ave., Boca Raton. For information, visit www.myboca. us/1470/Memorial-Day.
In Lantana, the 13th annual Day to Remember Memorial Day Service will be held at Palm Beach Memorial Park. The event will be emceed by Jim Sackett and feature former naval officer Lt. Kate Arrizza as the keynote speaker. There will be POW and MIA tribute wreath presentations. The event will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Palm Beach Memorial Park, 3691 N. Seacrest Blvd., Lantana. For information visit www.forgottensoldiers.org or call 561369-2933.
A Memorial Day Service will be held in Royal Palm Beach at Veterans Park and will feature a flag-raising, Pledge of Allegiance, singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” and more. The event is at 9 a.m. at Veterans Park, 1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Royal Palm Beach. For information visit www.royalpalmbeach.com or call 561-7905149.
In Wellington, the village will hold its annual parade and ceremony. Active military and veterans can register at the Wellington tent to be recognized during the ceremony. The parade starts at 8:15 a.m. at Village Hall, 12300 Forest Hill Blvd., and ends at Veterans Memorial at the intersection of Forest Hill and South Shore boulevards. For information or to participate, visit www. wellingtonfl.gov or call 561791-4082.
A Wreath Ceremony will be held at Veterans Plaza Amphitheater in Palm Beach Gardens to honor the men and women who gave their lives to protect our nation’s freedom. The event will feature a presentation by the Palm Beach Gardens Police and Fire/Rescue Honor Guard. Music will be provided by Young Singers of the Palm Beaches. It will be held at 9 a.m. at Veterans Plaza Amphitheater, 10500 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. For information, visit www.pbgfl.com/774/Memorial-Day-Ceremony.