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Memorial Day - Monday, May 29, 2023

Fuerst Field of Honor – Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Veterans and guests are invited to attend a special dinner.
Please call Novi Parks at 248.347.0400 to pre-register.
Fuerst Field of Honor Flyer
 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Concert
5:30-7pm

Dinner

5:30pm. Veterans and a guest are invited to have dinner under the big tent. Veterans are encouraged to pre-register by calling 248-347-0400 if planning on attending. Free light refreshments will be available to the general public.  

Memorial Ceremony
Veterans Gun SaluteFollowing the concert, veterans both living and deceased will be honored with a fitting tribute with VFW Post 1519 Parading the  Colors, laying a wreath, playing the taps and the 21-gun salute. 

Field of Honor Trail 
Commemorative flags and  
medallions will line the pathways of 
Fuerst Park. Following the ceremony, the community is encouraged to join the trail of honor walk. The trail is open for the community to walk both during the event and throughout Memorial Day weekend.  

Click here to view the flyer
 

Memorial Day – Monday, May 29, 2023

Memorial Day Run
7:30-9:30am. The day’s festivities will include a 5K starting at 7:30am and a mile fun run at 8:30am. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Novi Parks Foundation and Jessica’s Splash-pad. Participants that register before May 1 will receive a tech shirt. All runners will receive a finishers medal. Early packet pick-up will be on Sunday, May 28 from 9-11 am at Township Hall in Fuerst Park. Following the run, head over to the Novi Civic Center for the Me-morial Day Parade. In 2022, more than 500 runners participated; register early!   
Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Novi/NoviMemorialDayRunFun to register and for more information.  
Memorial Day Run Flyer

Memorial Day Parade
 
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We want YOU to be IN the Memorial Day Parade 
Monday, 10am 
May 29 

The Memorial Day Parade is a long-standing Novi community tradition, honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Novi civic organizations, businesses, bands, scout troops and families are encouraged to march and show-case pride and spirit. To be part of this great community event that also honors Veterans and those currently serving, please click the form below to sign up your organization. 

Call Novi Parks at 248.347.0414  or email noviparks@cityofnovi.org for more information.