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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Elgin community honors Memorial Day with multiple ceremonies
ELGIN, Ill. — Community members gather in Elgin on Monday to commemorate Memorial Day. Several events were held throughout the morning, organized by The Elgin Patriotic Memorial Association. The day began with a ceremony at Mount Hope Cemetery. There was also a service to honor those buried at Lakewood Memorial Park. A program conducted by the Elgin Navy Club and the Elgin Marine Corps League was held at Veterans Memorial Park and honored veterans interred at sea. More: 10th annual South Side Memorial Day Parade in Auburn Gresham neighborhood Students also continued the tradition of reading the Gettysburg Address and General John Logan's Orders at a program held at Bluff City Cemetery. The program paid tribute to the 75th anniversary of the start of the Korean War and all those who gave their lives. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Memorial Day is unique for where your flag should fly and when. Here's what to know
Today is Memorial Day. While the federal holiday has unofficially become the day many think of as the beginning of summer, the day was established to honor members of the U.S. military who have died in service to their country. Flags will fly at half-staff during the day but only until noon, making Memorial Day unique when it comes to flying your flag. Here's what you should know. Memorial Day falls on the last Monday in May, so the date moves around each each. In 2025, Memorial Day will be on Monday, May 26. Yes, Memorial Day is one of 11 federal holidays. Here are 2025 federal holidays: Jan. 1: New Year's Day Jan. 20: Inauguration Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day Feb. 17: Washington's Birthday. Many state and local governments designation it as Presidents Day. May 26: Memorial Day June 19: Juneteenth July 4: Independence Day Sept. 1: Labor Day Oct. 13: Columbus Day Nov. 11: Veterans Day Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Day Dec. 25: Christmas Day Yes. Memorial Day also is a paid holiday in Florida. The Florida Department of Management Services lists the following days observed as paid holidays by state agencies: Jan. 1, Wednesday: New Year's Day Jan. 20, Monday: Martin Luther King Jr. Day May 26, Monday: Memorial Day July 4, Friday: Independence Day Sept. 1, Monday: Labor Day Nov. 11, Tuesday: Veterans Day Nov. 27, Thursday: Thanksgiving Nov. 28: Friday after Thanksgiving Dec. 25, Thursday: Christmas Day ➤ See list of 2025 Florida, federal holidays, including new one for Sunshine State "On Memorial Day the flag should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon only, then raised briskly to the top of the staff until sunset, in honor of the nation's battle heroes," according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The flag should first be raised briskly to the top of the staff before being slowly lowered to half-staff. Lowering the flag to half-staff is a sign of mourning and respect for those who have died, particularly in the service of their country. The American flag stays a half-staff on Memorial Day before being raised to the top of the staff at noon, where it stays until it's lowered at sunset. Congress codified the tradition of raising the flag at noon in 1924, saying: 'For the nation lives, and the flag is a symbol of illumination,' adding the noon flag-raising symbolizes the persistence of the nation in the face of loss, according to It's half-mast on ships and half-staff on shore. Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day can trace its origins back to the years after the Civil War when people began to decorate the graves and say prayers to those killed during the war. In 1868, Gen. John Logan called for a nationwide day of remembrance, according to The observance was called Decoration Day, and it was observed on May 30, 1868, as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. The date was chosen because it wasn't the anniversary of any Civil War battle, said. Originally honoring only those who died during the Civil War, Decoration Day expanded to recognize the sacrifices of others after World War I. "The holiday evolved to commemorate American military personnel who died in all wars, including World War II, The Vietnam War, The Korean War and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan," according to the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum. Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971 and changed from May 30 to the last Monday in May under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. ➤ Fast facts: 10 historical facts about Memorial Day On ships and at naval stations ashore, flags are flown at half-mast. On shore, flags are flown at half-staff. This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Why is flag at half-staff today? Memorial Day half-staff until noon
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Memorial Day 2025: Honor fallen military heroes at South Florida ceremonies and parades
Memorial Day gives us a day off to honor and remember those who have died while serving the United States. For 54 years, it has been officially commemorated on the last Monday in May with ceremonies, parades and flag plantings in cemeteries. Though for some the federal holiday, which falls on May 26 this year, also signals the unofficial start of summer, there's much more to know and value about Memorial Day — from its origins to time-honored traditions. Here are five facts from The Memorial Day Foundation: Memorial Day was first called Decoration Day to honor those who died preserving the Union in the Civil War. It was first observed on May 30, 1868, after Gen. John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, officially made the proclamation earlier that month. The name comes from the act of decorating the graves of soldiers with flowers. Memorial Day became a national holiday in June 1926 after a joint resolution by Congress that also was updated to honor all Americans who died fighting in wars. Waterloo, New York, was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon B. Johnson in May 1966. Soldiers place small American flags at each gravestone at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on the Thursday before Memorial Day. They patrol 24 hours a day during Memorial Day weekend to ensure that each flag remains standing. For nearly 25 years, the National Moment of Remembrance has encouraged Americans to pause for a moment of silence at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day. With cities and veterans' organizations throughout South Florida planning special events, here's a city-by-city roundup for Broward and Palm Beach counties. PLEASE NOTE: All events are scheduled for Monday, May 26. COCONUT CREEK The Parks and Recreation Department's Memorial Day Ceremony will be at 9 a.m. at Veterans Park, 3550 Lyons Road, and include city commissioners, dignitaries, guest speakers and the Coconut Creek Police Department Honor Guard. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place in the Recreation Complex, 4455 Sol Press Blvd. Free. Visit CORAL SPRINGS In partnership with the Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs, the city has planned a Memorial Day Ceremony at 9 a.m. at Veterans Park, 8601 Royal Palm Blvd., featuring a Presentation of Colors, Wreath Placement by the Coral Springs Civil Air Patrol, Salute Volley, Honors by the Coral Springs Police Honor Guard, a keynote speaker and more. In case of weather issues, the ceremony will take place at the Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive. Free. Visit DAVIE The town and the Boy Scouts of America will put on the annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony starting at 10:30 a.m. The parade is set to begin just west of the Davie Fire Administration building, 6901 Orange Drive, then proceed east on Orange Drive to Southwest 65th Way, then north to the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4201 Rodeo Way. The ceremony at 11 a.m. will include guest speakers, town dignitaries, Presentation of Colors, and Folding and Presentation of the Flag. Free. Visit DEERFIELD BEACH The city and American Legion's Memorial Day Ceremony — scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Johnny L. Tigner Community Center, 445 SW Second St. — will 'honor and salute the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces, particularly those who gave their lives in service to preserve our freedom,' according to the Deerfield Beach website. Free. Visit FORT LAUDERDALE A Memorial Day Ceremony at 9 a.m. will have remarks, Parade of Colors, veterans' recognition, memorial flowers placement, dove release and more at Lauderdale Memorial Park Cemetery, 2001 SW Fourth Ave. Music will be performed by the Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds, featuring James Perkowski. Free. Visit The city and William C. Morris American Legion Post 36 will present a Memorial Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Nininger Statue along the Riverwalk next to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave. Other participants will include the Sons of American Legion Squad 36, Ladies Auxiliary Unit 36, Robert Bethel American Legion Post 220, 82nd Airborne Veterans and American Veterans for Equal Rights. Free parking will be available in the Broward Center garage. Free. Visit OAKLAND PARK American Legion Post 222, along with the city, will have a Memorial Day Ceremony at its headquarters, 4250 NE Fifth Ave., from 11 a.m. to noon. Free. Visit PARKLAND A Memorial Day Ceremony will honor fallen heroes at 5:30 p.m. at the Parkland Recreation and Enrichment Center (P-REC) gymnasium, 10559 Trails End, with guest speakers, performances and a Presentation of the Wreath, followed by refreshments. Free. Visit PEMBROKE PINES Presentations of Colors, speakers and a wreath placing will be part of the Memorial Day Ceremony at 9 a.m. Donnith Fletcher Park, 7900 Johnson St. View a live feed of the event via the city's Facebook or Instagram accounts. Free. Visit PLANTATION The city will have a Memorial Day Service from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Veterans Park, 1776 Lauderdale W. Drive. Free. Visit Want unlimited adventures at popular South Florida attractions? There are passes for that! Save on fun all May long: MOSAIC has deals on things to do in Palm Beach County Ten great things to do this summer in southeast Florida South Florida water parks are open! What's new & how to save this season POMPANO BEACH The city's Parks & Recreation Department, in partnership with Public Works, has organized a Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony from 9 to 11 a.m. The parade will start at Wells Fargo Bank, 2401 E. Atlantic Blvd., then continue to the City of Pompano Beach Cemetery, 400 SE 23rd Ave. A ceremony will follow. Free. Visit SUNRISE A Memorial Day Ceremony will include a wreath placement, bagpipes, speakers, Piper High School's JROTC Presentation of Colors and more from 9 to 11 a.m. at Sunrise Civic Center Theatre, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Free. Visit BOCA RATON The city will have a Memorial Day Ceremony at 9 a.m. at the Boca Raton Cemetery and Mausoleum, 451 SW Fourth Ave., with flag folding, a wreath presentation and speakers. Limited seating will be provided. Free. Visit The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10556's annual Memorial Day Program will be at 9:30 a.m. at Veteran's Memorial Park, 9400 W. Palmetto Park Road. There will be a Procession of Colors, guest speakers and patriotic music. Visit DELRAY BEACH The city's Memorial Day Ceremony is set for 10 a.m. at Delray Beach Memorial Gardens, 901 SW 10th St. Visit LAKE WORTH The South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 S. State Road 7, will have its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10 am. Visit LANTANA The 20th annual 'A Day to Remember' Memorial Day Service will honor special operation forces at 11:50 a.m. at Palm Beach Memorial Park, 3691 N. Seacrest Blvd. There will be speakers, a wreath presentation, dove release, torpedo display, patriotic music and more. Free. Visit PALM BEACH GARDENS Flags will be presented by the Palm Beach Gardens Police and Fire-Rescue Honor Guard along with a wreath during a Memorial Day Ceremony starting at 9 a.m. at Veterans Plaza Amphitheater, 10500 N. Military Trail. Free. Visit ROYAL PALM BEACH Start with a continental breakfast at 9 a.m. before the Memorial Day Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. at Veterans Park Amphitheater, 1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. Free. Visit WELLINGTON The village and American Legion Post 390 are planning a Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony, with all veterans invited to participate starting at 8:15 a.m. at Wellington's Village Hall, 12300 Forest Hill Blvd. The parade ends at the Veterans Memorial, on the corner of Forest Hill Boulevard and South Shore Boulevard, to be followed at 8:30 a.m. by a ceremony. Free. Visit
San Francisco Chronicle
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
This playwright just bailed out Berkeley Rep after its NEA cancellation
As theaters across the Bay Area and the country reel from canceled National Endowment for the Arts grants, one local company is getting relief from an unlikely source: an artist. Tony Award-winning playwright John Logan is donating $40,000 to Berkeley Repertory Theatre — the same amount the company was set to receive from the federal agency to support the Ground Floor, its new play development program. 'Without the support of regional theatres like Berkeley Rep I wouldn't be a writer today,' Logan said in a statement. 'Young writers, singers, actors, poets, musicians, filmmakers, composers, and painters all across America benefit from not-for-profit arts institutions.' Confusingly, Berkeley Rep had already received the government grant before it received a 'notice of termination' on May 2. Managing Director Tom Parrish told the Chronicle via email on Wednesday, May 14, he worries this means the NEA will seek to 'rescind' the grant in the future, so the company is currently appealing the termination decision, even though it still has the funds in hand. Amid all the uncertainty, Logan's gift is both a relief and a 'morale boost' for everyone at the company, according to Berkeley Rep Artistic Director Johanna Pfaelzer. 'It was truly amazing, in the midst of such a dark and demoralizing week of news from and about the NEA, to get an email out of the blue from the incredible John Logan,' she said in a statement. Logan has a long history with the heavyweight downtown Berkeley company. His musical 'Swept Away,' featuring the music of the Avett Brothers, had its world premiere there in 2022 before heading to Broadway two years later. 'Red,' a drama about Mark Rothko that garnered Logan his Tony Award, ran at the company in 2012. His other theater work includes 'The Last Ship' and 'Moulin Rouge,' and he wrote or co-wrote the screenplays for 'The Aviator,' 'Gladiator,' 'Alien: Covenant' and 'Any Given Sunday,' among others. The Ground Floor, created in 2012, counts among its alums the cool kids of the theater world locally and nationwide: Madeleine George and Dan Hoyle, Denmo Ibrahim and Jeffrey Lo, David Adjmi and Lila Neugebauer, Erika Chong Shuch and Baruch Porras-Hernandez. Itamar Moses workshopped 'The Ally' here before it became a finalist for this year's Pulitzer Prize in Drama; Ashley Smiley, Margo Hall, Sean San José and Joan Osato developed 'Dirty White Teslas Make Me Sad' here before its world premiere at Magic Theatre. This year's Ground Floor lineup, to be announced at a later date, includes 23 projects by more than 100 artists.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Find out when Memorial Day is in 2025, how the holiday began
With Mother's Day crossed off, the next holiday most people are looking forward to is Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer. If you're already sorting out your holiday plans or brainstorming how to spend your three-day weekend, here's what you should know about Memorial Day's origin and meaning. Memorial Day began under the name 'Decoration Day' in 1868 — three years after the Civil War ended — and was declared a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers and otherwise honor those who died while serving in the United States military, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It is one of 11 permanent federal holidays observed in the U.S. The 10 other federal holidays observed annually are: New Year's Day on January 1 Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the third Monday in January Washington's Birthday, or Presidents Day, on the third Monday in February Juneteenth on June 19 Independence Day, or the Fourth of July, on July 4 Labor Day on the first Monday in September Indigenous Peoples Day, or Columbus Day, on the second Monday in October Veterans Day on Nov. 11 Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday in November Christmas on Dec. 25 Memorial Day is observed annually on the last Monday in May. This year, the holiday falls on May 26. On May 5, 1868, Gen. John Logan officially ordered May 30 to be designated as a day of remembrance for those who died while serving in the Civil War. It is believed this date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the country, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. By 1890, all Northern states recognized the holiday, but Southern states chose to honor those who died in the Civil War on separate days. This divide continued until the holiday changed after World War I to honor Americans who died fighting any war, not just the Civil War. In 1966, Congress and President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, New York, as the birthplace of Memorial Day after Gov. Nelson Rockefeller made a similar declaration that same year. Education news: Education roundup: Delaware bills to crack down on school boards advance, as election comes By the end of the century, Memorial Day ceremonies were held on May 30 throughout the country, the Army and Navy adopted regulations for proper observances at their facilities and state legislatures passed proclamations designating the day. In 1972, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by an act of Congress, the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, and placed on the last Monday in May, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The act also established other federal holidays like Presidents Day and Columbus Day on Mondays. Local reactions to the new pope: Delaware Catholics celebrate Pope Leo XIV's election: 'It's a wonderful blessing' In 2000, the National Moment of Remembrance Act was signed into law by Congress and the president, creating the White House Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance. Congress encourages all citizens to observe a minute of silence on Memorial Day at 3 p.m. local time. Got a tip or a story idea? Contact Krys'tal Griffin at kgriffin@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: When is Memorial Day 2025? What to know about the holiday
