Memorial Day events to attend across the Ozarks
MISSOURI — Different organizations are holding events in celebration of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 26.
On Memorial Day, these events are open to the public across the Ozarks:
The Springfield Veterans Cemetery is having their Memorial Day program at 1:30 p.m. at 5201 S Southwood Rd. in Springfield
The Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau is holding their Memorial Day Mass at 9 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church at 2200 W Republic Rd. in Springfield.
Ft. Leonard Wood Veterans Cemetary is holding a Memorial Day program at 1 p.m. at 25350 Highway H in Waynesville.
The Gardener's Orchard and Bakery are holding a Memorial Day Strawberry Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 4455 W Farm Rd 2 in Brighton.
The Ebenezer Historical Society has announced they have rescheduled their Memorial Day Parade for Saturday, May 31 at 11:30 a.m. at 1624 W Farm Road 56 in Springfield.
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