Memorial Day Parade and Celebration

Sheboygan's Memorial Day celebration is a collaboration between United States Veterans and active-duty personnel, the City of Sheboygan, the Sheboygan County Veterans Service Office and Launch: Lakeland Student-Run Businesses. Kohler Credit Union is sponsoring the parade in downtown Sheboygan starting at 9:00 am with a ceremony to follow at Fountain Park.

Pre-Parade:
8:45 a.m. - Join Marine Corps Recruiting Station Milwaukee at the Sheboygan Memorial Day Parade! During the parade, young men and women aspiring to join the Marine Corps, will showcase their commitment with a motivation run! This is a tradition that symbolizes the discipline, camaraderie, and enthusiasm of our Marines all around the world. Your presence at this event not only honors our veterans, but also supports the next generation of service members. We hope that you will come and celebrate those have served our country and those who will protect our future!

Parade info:
9 a.m. - Parade start.
The parade route starts at 7th Street & Center Avenue, goes north on 7th Street to Michigan Avenue, goes west on Michigan to 9th Street, goes south on 9th Street, and ends at Fountain Park.
If you would like to participate in the parade, please scroll down to access the registration form.
Please keep in mind the purpose and solemnity of the Memorial Parade when considering your entry. All entrants must reflect a Memorial Day theme and should not be solely for the purpose of advertising a for-profit venture. Parade participants will be required to be in position between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Instructions and positions for the parade will be sent out closer to the parade date.

Ceremony info:
Begins immediately after the parade at Fountain Park
Tributes to veterans and active-duty men and women
Speaker: BMC Roberto D. Bobonis
We are happy to announce we have the Executive Petty Officer of the Sheboygan Coast Guard Station secured as our guest speaker for 2024 Memorial Day.

Brat Fry info:
Begins immediately after the parade at Fountain Park
100% of proceeds will go to Military and Youth Foundation and Marine Corps League