Memorial Day Events in Eagle Country

Eagle Country 99.3 is proud to salute our U.S. military veterans and their brothers and sisters who have died in the line of duty.

Here is a list of local Memorial Day observances around the tri-state. If there is an event not on our list that you would like to see included, please email the full details to us.

SUNDAY, MAY 25

Dillsboro

American Legion Northcutt-Laaker Post 292, Dillsboro will perform Memorial Day Services on Sunday, May 25th at the following locations:
1:00 PM Oakdale Cemetery, Dillsboro and at 3:00 PM St. John Cemetary, Farmers Retreat

Metamora

The Historic Metamora Memorial Day Celebration will run from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. along the canal. The event will include speeches, song and flower provided to throw in the canal in remembrance of all who fell in the line of duty. 

MONDAY, MAY 26

Aurora 

Ceremony starts at 11:00 a.m. at River View Cemetery. The program includes a call to order, pledge of allegiance, remarks by Rick Graver, former Air Force Major from 1974 to 1994, flag presentation and the remembrance box, which contains written memories of those who died in service. The ceremony usually takes 20 to 30 minutes. 

Batesville, Morris, Oldenburg

Services will be held at the following locations: 

• 8:00 AM Holy Family Cemetery (Oldenburg)
• 8:30 AM St. Anthony Cemetery (Morris)
• 9:00 AM St. Mark's Cemetery (Batesville)
• 9:30 AM St. John's Cemetery (Batesville)
• 10:00 AM St. Louis/Methodist Cemeteries (Batesville)
• 11:00 AM Ceremony at Liberty Park (Batesville)

Meal served at conclusion of Liberty Park Ceremony at American Legion Post 271.

Brookville 

The 107th Annual Brookville American Legion Memorial Day parade is Monday, May 26, 2025. Participants should meet at Legion by 8:00 am, or meet on John Street at 8:30 am. Parade will start at 9:00 am. 

Florence, Ky.

The City of Florence invites the community to come together in remembrance and gratitude this Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025, as we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation.

The City’s Annual Memorial Day Parade will begin at 10:00 a.m., starting at Boone County High School and proceeding along Burlington Pike, turning onto Ewing Boulevard, and concluding at the Florence Government Center. Please be advised that road closures along the parade route will begin at 9:45 a.m. and remain in effect until the parade concludes.

Following the parade, the community is invited to the Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 11:30 a.m. at the Boone County Veterans Memorial, located on the Florence Government Center campus (8100 Ewing Boulevard). This year’s ceremony will be held in memory of Councilmember David A. Osborne, who passed away in January, honoring his legacy and service to our city. 

The program will feature patriotic music performed by the Florence Community Band and Chorus, with a special rendition of the National Anthem by Florence Assistant Fire/EMS Chief Ryan Born. The city will also pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served in the United States military recognizing their sacrifice and commitment to our nation.

Harrison

Memorial Day Parade starts at 10:00 a.m. from Harrison Elementary to Glenhaven Cemetery. Lineup begins at 9:00 a.m.

Lawrenceburg 

American Legion Post 239 to Host Memorial Day Parade in Lawrenceburg

Sunman 

The Sunman American Legion Post 337 will have Memorial Day services at the following locations:

• 7:45 AM - Sunman American Legion Post 337
• 8:00 AM - St. John's Lutheran (Hubbles)
• 8:15 AM - St. John's Church of Christ (Penntown)
• 8:30 AM - St. Stephens Lutheran (Spades)
• 8:45 AM - St. Nicholas Catholic
• 9:15 AM - Little Memory Cemetery
• 9:30 AM - Adams Lutheran 
• 9:45 AM - St. Pius Catholic
• 10:15 AM - Zion Lutheran (Manchester)
• 10:30 AM - St. Stephens Cemetery (Busse)
• 10:45 AM - Seig Family Memorial
• 11:00 AM - St. Paul United Methodist (Sunman)