Memorial Day is Monday, May 27, and there will be a number of events across the Twin Cities metro area over the weekend to honor and mourn those who died while serving in the military.

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. Since it is a federal and state holiday, many offices will be closed. Most grocery stores and pharmacies are open, however.

Here’s a look at this year’s local events:

St. Paul: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Monday. Ceremony honoring Vietnam War deaths at the Minnesota Vietnam Memorial on the state Capitol grounds.

St. Paul: 10 a.m. Monday. Memorial Day event at Oakland Cemetery, 927 Jackson St. Guest speaker will be Pat Hill of the Civil War Association.

St. Paul: 2 p.m. Saturday. Gary Carlberg, from VFW Post 1782 and Camp 56 SUVCW, will be hosting the dedication of over 20 Civil War Headstones in the Oakland Cemetery, 927 Jackson Street. This event is part of Operation Headstone, a joint MN VFW, MN American Legion and Camp 56 operation to set 250 headstones in 2024 for some of the hundreds of Civil War veterans in unmarked graves. The joint Honor Guard is from American Legion Post 39 from North St Paul and the VFW Post 1782 from White Bear Lake. Soldiers from the 1st Minnesota will be firing three rounds of musketry. The ceremony is open to veterans, those with an interest in Civil War history, and the general public.

The famous Round Tower at the Historic Fort Snelling on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)

St. Paul: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday. Historic Fort Snelling will host an event focused on how Minnesota observed  “Decoration Day” during World War II (Decoration Day became known as Memorial Day after World War II).

The site will host programming across the entire 23 acres, from the new prairie landscape to inside the Plank Museum and visitor center. Hear the Brooklyn Big Band perform on the Klas Overlook, witness WWII era military demonstrations and ceremonies inside the historic fort, marvel at a historic plane flyover, watch the 2 p.m. baseball game and learn about how Fort Snelling figures prominently in Minnesota and American history.

The flyover time is estimated between 10 and 11 a.m. For more information go to mnhs.org. Historic Fort Snelling is located at 200 Tower Avenue, St. Paul.

Roseville: 10 a.m. Monday. Memorial Day service planned at the Roselawn Cemetery Veterans Memorial — Soldiers’ Rest. Attendees should bring a lawn chair as seating will not be provided. In the event of inclement weather, the service will be held at the Roselawn Chapel. A picnic lunch — hotdog, chips, cookie, pop or water — will be offered for $5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend.

North St. Paul: 9 a.m. Monday. The American Legion Post 39 Honor Guard and VFW Post 1350 Rifle Squad will honor veterans during a ceremony at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

North St. Paul: Noon Monday. The American Legion Post 39 Honor Guard and VFW Post 1350 Rifle Squad will honor veterans during a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. Attendees are encouraged to gather at 11:45 a.m. A brief program will be held. Honor Guards from North St. Paul VFW Post 1350 and American Legion Post 39 will fire a three-volley salute, provide flag detail and play taps.

A man pays his respects amidst a field of headstones at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Friday, May 26, 2023. John Autey / Pioneer Press)

Catholic Cemeteries: 10 a.m. Monday. Memorial Day Mass (rain or shine) will be held at Calvary Cemetery, in St. Paul; Gethsemane Cemetery, in New Hope; Resurrection Cemetery, in Mendota Heights; and St. Mary’s Cemetery, in Minneapolis. For more information, call 651-228-9991.

Stillwater: 11:30 a.m. Monday. Memorial Day Ceremony will honor the St. Croix Valley-area casualties of war. The ceremony will include music by the Croix Chordsmen and Stillwater Area High School band. A flag raising and flyover by the T-6 Thunder Flight Team is planned for noon. Attendees are asked to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. There will be limited seating available. The Stillwater Veterans Memorial is at Third & Pine Streets in Stillwater. More information at stillwaterveteransmemorial.org.

Stillwater area: Monday. The honor guard and auxiliary of VFW Post 323 will participate in the following services: 7 a.m. Rutherford Cemetery; 7:30 a.m. St. Mathews Cemetery; 7:50 a.m. Withrow Cemetery; 8:30 a.m. Marine on St. Croix Cemetery; 9:05 a.m. Stillwater Veterans Memorial; 9:30 a.m. Fairview Cemetery; and 9:50 a.m. Salem Cemetery. Times are approximations.

Mahtomedi: There will not be a parade this year for Memorial Day due to the road construction on Washington County Road 12/Stillwater Road. The American Legion will still hold a ceremony at Veterans’ Memorial Park on Memorial Day at 10 a.m.

Bayport: 8:30 a.m. Monday. Bayport American Legion Memorial Day Parade will begin on Minnesota Highway 95, between Central Avenue and First Avenue North and will proceed through the city to Hazelwood Cemetery.

White Bear Lake: 9:30 a.m. Monday. The White Bear Lake Memorial Day Parade will start at City Hall and progress to Union Cemetery, at U.S. Highway 61 and Minnesota Highway 96. 10 a.m. Memorial Service at Union Cemetery.

South St. Paul: 10 a.m. Monday. A Memorial Day program will be held at South St. Paul High School auditorium at 700 Second St. N. After the program, a hot dog lunch will be held at Gallagher-Hansen VFW Post 295 at 1401 Thompson Ave.

Hastings: 7 a.m. Monday. Memorial Day March. Beginning at 7:30 a.m. at Levee Park in Hastings and proceeding for 10 miles along the River Trail Loop. For more information, go to marchforthem.org.

Radio: 10 a.m. Monday. WCTS Radio will broadcast a locally-produced Memorial Day service featuring patriotic music, religious and historic reading as well as President Ronald Reagan’s remarks at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day 1986. The voices and stories of veterans of war will also be a part of the service, courtesy of the AMPERS network. An encore will air at 5 p.m. WCTS Radio is at 1030 AM, 97.9 FM and streaming at WCTSRadio.com.

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