What You Need to Know About the St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade

The St. Clair Shores Memorial Day Parade Committee is planning a weekend of activities around the one of the largest Memorial Day parades in the state.

• The VFW Bruce Post #1146 will hold a Memorial Day Service at 9 a.m. at the Armed Forces Heroes Monument.
• Jefferson will be closed at 11 a.m. along the parade route from 9 Mile - 11 Mile.
• The Eagles Nest food truck rally opens at 11 a.m. behind City Hall. Dāgo Joe's, Jacques' Tacos, Treat Dreams and Peoples Pierogi Collective are scheduled to participate. There will also be a meatball eating contest at 12:30 p.m.
• The Sailing Thru the Shores 5K run/walk starts at noon at Jefferson and 11 Mile. For more information, visit http://www.scsfunrun.org/
• Nearly 200 entries including marching bands, military tributes, floats, civic leaders, celebrities and more.  will be the grand marshal. Among the new entries this year are:
  • Mt. Clemens Salvation Army Band
  • Great Lakes Chorus Sweet Adelines 
  • L.A. Cloggers
  • Detroit International Community Band
  • 126th Army Band
  • Fifth Michigan Regiment Civil War Band
  • Television and radio personalities
• Following the parade, the Lijecks will be at the VFW Bruce Post for the annual post-parade celebration. An authentic Civil War band will be playing at the celebration.