Leesburg Memorial Day Celebration Monday

Join the Leesburg Town Council and the Memorial Day Host Committee for the annual Memorial Day Observance, starting at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27, at the Loudoun County Courthouse in Leesburg.

Thoughts of the soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen who’ve given their lives for the country weigh heavy on the minds of Americans each Memorial Day and observances such as Leesburg’s provide the opportunity to our appreciation.

During the town’s ceremony, wreaths are placed at each war memorial on the courthouse grounds, while town pays tribute with patriotic music and military presentations. All are welcome to participate.

This year’s event features U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, who currently serves as the Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration at Quantico. Mills’ career has spanned the globe, with assignments in Japan, Palestine, Germany, Italy, Iraq and Afghanistan, among others.

Leesburg VFW Post #1177, American Legion Post #181, and local musicians and re-enactors plan to attend.

Market Street, from Church Street to Wirt Street, and King Street, from Loudoun Street to North Street, will be closed for the event from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Those attending should park in the Leesburg Town Hall Parking Garage from the Loudoun Street entrance. Additional on-street parking will be available for ceremony attendees with special needs.

In case of foul weather, the ceremony will be moved to the Loudoun County Senior Center, 102 North Street NW, in Leesburg. For more information regarding the ceremony, contact the Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department at 703-777-1368, or visit www.idalee.org.