Memorial Day Parade in Rochester and Rochester Hills By Michael Dwyer Decoration Day Memorial Day weekend is the traditional “kick off” to summer. It offers most Americans a three-day weekend to travel or relax. Some will take the family away on vacation for the long weekend and others will put their garden in and have a BBQ. First called Decoration Day following the American Civil War, Memorial Day (May 30) did not become an official holiday until 1971 when it was changed to … [Read more...]
Memorial weekend events around town
May 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Heritage Days Greater Rochester Heritage Days will return to Rochester Municipal Park this weekend. Sponsored by the Rochester Historical Commission, the event is a celebration of shared history and community. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Events include a chili cook-off on Saturday, fire trucks on Sunday and the Great lakes Timber Show on both days. All weekend there will be a craft show, the Dinosaur Hill Pioneer Playground, Civil War and … [Read more...]
