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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Memorial Day marks busy time of year for Waldameer
Waldameer Park representatives said they've been enjoying a nice start to their summer season as they welcomed thousands of people to the park on Memorial Day. Waldameer's Chief Operating Officer Brian Gorman said many people have been eager to get out and enjoy the nice weather after what's been a cold and rainy May. PA Soldiers' & Sailors' Home holds Memorial Day ceremony He said their new ride, the Time Twister, has been well-received and that people are excited to be back in the park with family. 'We come to Waldameer every year on Memorial Day. We love it, and wanted to check out the new ride,' said Ashley Strello, who was visiting Waldameer with family. NFL Hall of Famer Fred Biletnikoff makes stop in Erie to sign autographs, raise funds 'Being able to have the option for families to come and enjoy our park on a day like this, it's a great holiday weekend and is the unofficial start of summer. We have great areas to relax, cook food, and enjoy time with the family, which is what we're all about. It's about family and having safe fun here. That's what it's all about,' said Gorman. While the park has been open every weekend since May 3, Sunday marked opening day for Water World over at Waldameer. Summer hours go into full effect starting Friday, June 6. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
PA Soldiers' & Sailors' Home holds Memorial Day ceremony
Veterans with the PA Soldiers' & Sailors' Home got a head start on Memorial Day Sunday afternoon, with a special ceremony at their home on East 3rd Street. Dozens of veterans and their families gathered at the Soldiers' & Sailors' Home gazebo to commemorate Memorial Day. NFL Hall of Famer Fred Biletnikoff makes stop in Erie to sign autographs, raise funds The event featured music from the Bayfront Brass, a missing man table ceremony from the McDowell High School JROTC and words from keynote speaker John Nygaard. 'Any time the community can come out and show their support, and let them know that their service hasn't been forgotten, and that we, on this holiday weekend, take that opportunity to thank those and their families for the soliders, sailors and airmen that gave their lives for our freedom,' said Ken Vybiral, volunteer resources coordinator for the PA Soldiers' & Sailors' Home. Vybiral said the ceremony is Erie's longest continuous commemoration of Memorial Day. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
