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Monday, May 25, 2026, Memorial Day: 

• 9:00 am: wreath thrown in the Mississippi River at the Laurel Street Bridge. 
• 9:45 am: short ceremony at the All-Veterans Memorial, 4th and Laurel St.
• 10:30 am: parade on 3rd Avenue NE to Evergreen Cemetery, 1105 3rd Ave. NE. 
  • For those who are unable attend in person, the Evergreen Cemetery event will be available mid-evening at: https://www.facebook.com/brainerdmemorialday
• 11:00 am: main ceremony at Evergreen Cemetery with the High School Band. 
  • In case of rain, the 11:00 am ceremony will be held at he Brainerd National Guard Armory at 1115 Wright Street in south Brainerd. 
• Lunch at the Brainerd American Legion, 708 Front Street, from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm for veterans and their families. Donations will be accepted. 
• 3:00 pm Taps Across America at the All-Veterans Memorial, 4th & Laurel St.