The City of Dearborn’s 99th annual Memorial Day Parade returns to its longstanding East Dearborn route

Published Feb. 27, 2025

Michigan’s oldest Memorial Day Parade returns to Dearborn for its 99th year on Monday, May 26, 2025. This year, the parade will return to its original route in East Dearborn. The storied tradition honors U.S. veterans and those who lost their lives in service.

The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. with a military funeral procession at the intersection of Michigan Ave and Schaefer Rd across from Dearborn’s PEACE Park East.

At 10 a.m., one of the oldest and largest Memorial Day parades in the country will kick off with Grand Marshals followed by over 90 groups, including numerous local and regional officials, marching bands, community groups, and more. Following the parade, a remembrance ceremony will be held to formally recognize and honor the fallen at Veterans Memorial Park in front of the Henry Ford Centennial Library (HFCL), 16301 Michigan Ave. 

Parade route 

The 2025 Memorial Day Parade route begins at Michigan Ave and Schaefer Rd and will proceed along West Michigan Ave, ending at the HFCL Veterans Memorial Park for the formal ceremony. Public traffic will be closed along Michigan Ave from Schaefer to Southfield Rd before and during the parade.

City seeks parade participants

The City invites military and veteran groups, marching bands, and community and school groups from Dearborn and neighboring communities to apply to participate. Visit Dearborn.gov/MemorialDay for more information and to complete the necessary forms, including the application and hold harmless agreement, due April 18, 2025.

Groups interested in sponsoring the parade are also encouraged to visit Dearborn.gov/MemorialDay for more information.

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