Memorial Day Observances Happening Monday in Hudson

St. Patrick's Cemetery

9 a.m., Monday, May 27

St. Patrick Catholic Church will hold a Memorial Day observance at St. Patrick's Cemetery at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 27. The ceremony will include Mass, scripture readings, prayers, military remembrances and patriotic music.

Member of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars organization will participate in the event.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church.

Willow River Cemetery

10:15 a.m., Monday, May 27

Local members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion will participate in a Memorial Day ceremony at 10:15 a.m. at the Willow River Cemetery.

The event will include an honor squad, the sounding of "Taps." John Helgeson of North Hudson will be the featured speaker.

The event will take place, rain or shine.

Area Observances

• Lakeland 11 a.m. at Lakeview Cemetery
• Afton Cemetery at 11:45 a.m.
• Bayport Memorial Day parade begins at 8:30 a.m. The Hudson High School Marching Band will perform.
• Memorial Day Observances in the Stillwater Area