Memorial Day event schedule

Today is Memorial Day. Parades and ceremonies are listed by community.

Arlington: A Memorial Day parade sponsored by American Legion Post 76 starts at 10 a.m. along Olympic Avenue downtown.

Edmonds: The Edmonds Cemetery and Columbarium Board holds an observance, 11 a.m.-noon at the cemetery, 820 15th St. SW. Bring a lawn chair. Refreshments will be served.

Everett: The Central Memorial Committee hosts a ceremony at 11 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, 4504 Broadway, commemorating the 50th anniversary commemoration of the Vietnam war. Guest speakers are Cmdr. Jeff Caulk of Naval Station Everett and Michael Reagan, artist and Vietnam veteran. Local youth also take part. A meatloaf luncheon ($5) follows, 12:30-2 p.m. at Fleet Reserve Association Branch 170, 6802 Beverly Blvd.

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Lake Stevens: American Legion Post 181 hosts a ceremony at 10 a.m. at the War Veterans Memorial, 1808 124th Ave. NE. Speaker, a reading of the names on the memorial, playing of taps.

Lynnwood: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1040 hosts a ceremony at 11 a.m. at Veterans Park, 19200 44th Ave. W.

Marysville: American Legion Post 178 hosts a ceremony at 11 a.m. at Marysville Cemetery, 8801 State Ave., where more than 250 donated veterans’ burial flags will be flown. State Sen. John McCoy speaks. Also includes Marysville-Pilchuck High School band, Navy Junior ROTC, honor guard, and rifle salute to the fallen. Open house follows 12-2 p.m. at the Post Hall, 119 Cedar Ave.

Mukilteo: The Mukilteo Historical Society hosts a program at 11 a.m. at Pioneer Cemetery, 513 Webster St. Official welcome from Mukilteo co-founder Jacob Fowler (portrayed by Christopher Summitt); patriotic music by the MPC Brass; flag raising by the Veterans of Foreign Wars; and remarks by Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson.

Snohomish: American Legion Post 181 hosts a ceremony at noon at the Machias Cemetery on 135th Avenue SE at 12th Street SE/Silva Street. Includes a 21-gun salute and playing of taps.

Stanwood: Frank H. Hancock American Legion Post 92 hosts a ceremony at 11 a.m. at Anderson Cemetery, 7370-7816 Pioneer Highway.

Sultan: Stoehr-Glidden Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2554 hosts this year’s ceremony, 11 a.m. at the Sultan Cemetery, located at the east end of Cascade View Drive. The post will put flags out on Main Street for the day.

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