Ah Memorial Day Weekend – for most people, this is the unofficial start of summer.  This three day weekend kicks off summer time events and activities. In Central Ohio, there’s plenty of things to do this weekend. Whether you’re searching for memorials, family fun, or both, we’ve got the events you’re looking for.

Westerville OH Memorial Day Weekend Events

5/27-5/30
8th Annual Field of Heroes
Many activities and programs all awekend including memorials, concert, and the Field of heroes 5k Run/Walk.
Learn more: http://www.fieldofheroes.org/program.htm

5/28
Opening Day at Highlands Park Aquatic Center
http://www.westerville.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/5768/35
Aquatic Center Offers Fun Events Throughout Summer

Powell OH Memorial Day Weekend Events

5/30 @ 10am – 12:30pm
Memorial Day Parade
Parade will begin at Grace Drive.
Ceremonies follow at Greater Powell Veterans Memorial
http://cityofpowell.us/events/299/memorial-day-parade-ceremony/
http://cityofpowell.us/community-invited-pay-tribute-memorial-day-parade-ceremony/

Hilliard OH Memorial Day Weekend Events

5/28 @ 9am
Members of the American Legion memorial Post 614 will meet with local firfighters and Boy Scouts to place flags on verteran’s graves.
Wesley Chapel Cemetery
3225 Dublin Rd
Hilliard OH

5/29 @ 9am
Motorcyle riders meet for a Poker Run at Bankshot Billiards.
3626 Main St Hilliard
Registration is at 9am
Bikes ride out at 11am
Cost: $20 or $25 with rider
Food & entertainment provided at the end
Email bi1056@hotmail.com to learn more

5/30 @ 11am
The VFW and American Legion posts of Hilliard will observe Memorial Day with a ceremony at Wesley Chapel Cemetery at 11:00AM

Galena OH Memorial Day Weekend Events

5/30 @ 1pm
Services at Village Square and Galena Cemetery.
http://galenaohio.org/events.html#specevents

Gahanna OH Memorial Day Weekend Events

5/27 @ 6:30 pm
Friendship Park
150 Oklahoma Ave., Gahanna
In collaboration with the Columbus Metropolitan Library, Gahanna Parks & Rec will present the Gahanna Story Trail. Part of the Gahanna Library’s Summer Reading Program, this trail will encourage families to enjoy the outdoors through reading.
http://www.gahanna.gov/departments/parks/communityEvents.aspx

5/30 @ 11:30am
Ceremony
At the bridge near Granville and Mill Streets in Gahanna

5/30 @ 12pm
Ceremony
At Mifflin Cemetery in Gahanna

5/30 @ 1pm
Veterans Memorial Park
181 Granville St Gahanna
Brick Placing Ceremony

New Albany OH Memorial Day Weekend Events

5/28 @ 8am
Ride2Recovery
Benefiting injured veterans
Philip Heit Center For Healthy New Albany
150 W. Main St. New Albany OH
View full details including registration info, event schedule, and route options: http://r2r.convio.net/site/TR/Cycling/General?pg=entry&fr_id=1150

5/30 @ 9:45am
Ceremony
At Maplewood Cemetery

Worthington OH Memorial Day Weekend Events

5/30 @ 6am
Worthington Memorial Day Salute
Begins with a rifle salute, followed by a cannon salute

Memorial Day Parade @ 10am
Parade begins on E. Dublin-Granville Rd and proceeds south on High Street to Cemetery Drive. Parade will conclude with a ceremony around noon at the Circle of Honor
Walnut Grove Cemetery 5561 Milton Ave.
Guest Speaker: Lt. Col. Robert “Buck” Bramish
Sponsored by the American Legion Leasure-Blackston Post 239.
http://www.alohio239.org/news/Parade_Route.pdf
http://www.alohio239.org/news/Memorial_Day_Parade_Parking_and_Traffic_Information.pdf

Sunbury OH Memorial Day Weekend Events

5/30 @ 10:30am
Service at J.R. Smith Park followed by a parade to Sunbury Memorial Park

5/30 @ 1am-5pm
Sunbury Memorial Day Flea Market
Sunbury Village Square
Cherry Street and Route 37
Sunbury OH 43074
http://www.eventcrazy.com/Sunbury-OH/events/details/238405-Sunbury-Memorial-Day-Flea-Market

Memorial Day: A Day Of Remembrance

On this Memorial Day, while you’re enjoying the beautiful weather and events with family and friends, remember our nation’s fallen heroes too.

We at the Rita Boswell Group – Keller Williams Capital Partners appreciate the sacrifice made by those who have fought and died for our country. We wish everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day!

On This Memorial Day
By Emily Toma

Remember those who served before.
Remember those who are no more.
Remember those who serve today.
Remember them as we eat and play.
Remember our protectors-
who are not home today.
Remember them all on Memorial Day.