Friday, May 16, 2008

Memorial Day 2008 Events

Memorial Day Parade

Join thousands of patriotic Americans in Kalamazoo this Memorial Day in remembering those who have served our country. The Memorial Day Parade kicks off in downtown Kalamazoo on Monday, May 26 at 10 a.m. The parade route begins at the intersection of Church St. and Michigan Ave. It will continue east on Michigan Ave. to Riverview, north to Gull Rd. and east to the ceremonial site at Riverside Cemetery. The Kalamazoo County Veterans Day and the Memorial Day Association sponsor this annual event. For further questions, call 269-501-9971.


Kalamazoo Kings Baseball

The Kalamazoo Kings will host home games against the Midwest Sliders on Saturday, May 24 (7:05 p.m.), Sunday, May 25 (4:05 p.m.) and Monday, May 26 (1:05 p.m.). Highlights of Memorial Day weekend include a JD Byrider car giveaway on the 24th and Military Appreciation Day on the 26th. Military Appreciation Day will feature free admission for members of the military and their families. Also, representatives from the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines and Color Guard will be present to host an obstacle course and giveaways.

The Kalamazoo Kings play at Homer Stryker Field, located at Mayor’s Riverfront Park, 251 Mills St. in Kalamazoo. General admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors (age 55 and up) and children under 3 get in free. Kids 14 and under get in free with a paid adult admission on Sunday, May 25th and Monday, May 26th. To learn more or to view the calendar for the Kalamazoo Kings, visit www.kalamazookings.com. Tickets can be purchased by calling 269-388-8326 or upon arrival to the stadium.

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