Monday, May 25th 2015 is Memorial Day. It is a time to honor those we have lost, and those who devoted their lives to the betterment of our lives and our country. The parade procession will be in full force Monday morning, and various groups will hold ceremonies throughout the weekend. Bring your whole family downtown and help us show the world how patriotic the City of Elyria can be!
Also, we're very close to bringing fireworks back for 2015! We're making the final push through the end of this month! You can still make donations online here, or you can fill out this form and mail it with a check made out to City of Elyria - Fireworks Fund, Attention Mayor Holly Brinda - Elyria City Hall, Suite 301, Elyria, Ohio 44035. ANY HELP IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED! We're very close and with your help we can make it happen again!
Parade info is listed below.
Parade info is listed below.
Elyria Council of Veterans Memorial Day Services & Parade
Ely Square, Downtown Elyria - Monday, May 25, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.
(the parade will not be cancelled for any reason)
1st Division - Form on 2nd Street between Middle Avenue and Court Street, Court Street from 2nd to Broad Street
2nd Division - Form behind Elyria City Hall on 2nd Street
3rd Division - Form in the Justice Center Parking lot off of 2nd Street
4th Division (NEW) - Form on Second Street (between Middle Avenue and East Avenue) and will travel West bound on Second to Court Street
Note:
The parade route will begin at Court and Broad Streets; go east on Broad to Washington Avenue, north on Washington Avenue to Harrison Street, east on Harrison Street to Glenwood Street. The Parade will end at Harrison & Glenwood.
1st Division Marshalls:
| 1st Division forms on 2nd Street between Middle Avenue & Court St; Court Street from 2nd Street to Broad Street |
Division Marshall: Terry L. Stone, Sr.
- Color Guard: Elyria High School ROTC
- Honorary Parade Marshalls with vehicles
- American Legion Post 12 Marching Unit
- American Legion Poppy Princess with Vehicle
- Soldiers of History
- Ernest Sciulli & Civil War Cannon
- Colonel (Ret) Thomas P. Curtis, Ohio Military Reserve
- DAV Chapter 49 Auto
- Sobering Centers Inc.
- Korean War Vets Chapter 71 Autos
- VFW POST 1079 Color Guard
- VFW POST 1079 Marching Unit
- VFW POST 1079 Poppy King & Queen
- Military Order of the Purple Heart with vehicle
- Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., V.F.W. Post 1079
- Elyria High School Junior ROTC
- Elyria High School Junior ROTC Marching Unit & Color Guard
| 2nd Division forms on Second Street between Court and West Avenue and in the City Hall Parking Lot |
Division Marshalls: Kelly K. Johnson & Jen Schibley
- Elyria Police Department Color Guard
- Lorain County Sheriff Phil R. Stamitti
- Ohio State Highway Patrol
- Elyria High School Pioneer Marching Band
- Mr. Simeon Lawrence “Mr. Pioneer”
- Elyria Apple Festival 2014 Queen &
- Princess Pageant
- All Elected Officials: State, County, Local
- Twist N Shake
- Kerstetter 5K Float and Marchers
- Elyria Arts Council
- 1st Congregational UCC Pre-School
- The Ballroom Dance Place, Downtown Elyria
- Inside Out Pilates Studio, Downtown Elyria
- Elyria Knights of Columbus # 774
- Liberty Baptist Church
- Al Lalim Temple # 223
- Relay for Life of Elyria
- Scoop’s and More Ice Cream
- Z Graphics by Jan
- Powerhouse Gym
- Friendship APL
- Elyria Baptist Church
- Lorain International Princess
- Elyria Elks--Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge #465
- FISH – 95 (Len Howser) – F-1 FISHY
- It’s Bigger than Sports/Lorain County Warriors
- Lorain County Metro Parks (Little Green Choo)
- Deputies – Baton/Drum and Flag Corps
- Deputies Baton, Flag & Drum Corps.
| 3rd Division forms in the Lorain County Justice Center Parking lot between Second and Third Streets |
- Elyria Kiwanis
- All Boy Scouts and Girl Scout Troops
- Venturing Crew 2120
- All Little League Teams
- Ohio HIT Club
- Elyria Soccer Teams
- Elyria Alumni Band
- Miss Elyria, Ohio International
- Miss Darcy’s Academy of Dance & Art
- St. Mary School & Float
- St. Jude School & Float
- All other Schools
- First Baptist Church
- Open Door Christian School Patriot Marching Band
- Mt. Zion Baptist Church
- East Oberlin Community Church
- Abbe Road Baptist Church
- Elyria Community Church of the Nazarene
- Stack Heating and Cooling
- Carter Lumber
- AVL Security & Tactical Inc.
- Elyria Sanitation Dept.
4th Division
Division Marshall: Gary Dickerson
- Lorain County Vintage Motor Scooter Club
- Antique Cars
- LifeCare Ambulance
- Zulu’s Motorcycle Club
- Elyria Township Fire Department
- Elyria Public Library Bookmobile
- Vinnie’s Collision Center
- Tow Companies & Vehicles
- Lorain County Engineer
- Elyria Fire Department
(Between Middle and East Avenue)
Pancake Breakfast : New Host/Location
Monday, May 25, 2015
St. Mary’s Parish Hall
230 Third Street, Elyria
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
