Sheboygan’s Memorial Day celebration is a collaboration between the City of Sheboygan, Launch: Lakeland University Student-Run Businesses, and the Sheboygan County Veterans Service Office. Kohler Credit Union is sponsoring the parade. It is set for Monday, May 30, 2022, in downtown Sheboygan starting at 9:00 am. A ceremony to honor United States veterans and active-duty personnel will follow at Fountain Park. There will be a brat fry at Fountain Park after the parade and ceremony.
We invite you to register to participate in the parade or as a parade volunteer by using the short form found HERE.
The mission of Lakeland’s Launch venture is to transform Lakeland students into the next generation of innovative leaders by providing paid experiential and entrepreneurial learning opportunities that prepare students for diverse careers in a multi-faceted world. Lakeland students are empowered to create, develop, manage and lead business ventures. These experiences are part of a campus-wide initiative that instills an entrepreneurial mindset that is applicable across all majors.
Questions about Sheboygan’s Memorial Day celebration should be emailed to Kym Leibham at Leibhamk@lakeland.edu.
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Parade info:
- The parade route starts at 7th Street & Wisconsin Avenue, goes north on 7th Street to Superior Avenue, goes west on Superior to 9th Street, goes south on 9th Street, and ends at Fountain Park.
- If you would like to participate in the parade, click HERE to access the registration form.
- Please keep in mind the purpose and solemnity of the Memorial Day Parade when considering your entry. All entrants must reflect a Memorial Day theme and should not be solely for the purpose of advertising a for-profit venture. Parade participants will be required to be in position between 7:45 am and 8:15 am. Instructions and positions for the parade will be sent out closer to the parade date.
Ceremony info:
- Begins immediately after the parade at Fountain Park
- Tributes to veterans and active-duty men and women
- Musical Performances
- Moment of Silence
- Master of Ceremonies: Jamie Schramm
- Guest Speaker: Kurk P. Anderson
Brat Fry info:
- Begins immediately after the parade at Fountain Park (1010 N. 8th Street, Sheboygan)
- 100% of proceeds going to Triple Nickel Post 555, American Legion, and Sheboygan Marine Corps League Detachment 1446
Volunteer Information:
- Post-parade program
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tasks: Set-up stage, chairs, flags, wreath area, hand out programs, etc.
Number of Volunteers: 4 - Parade division marshal & lineup assistance
Time: 7:00 am – 11:00 am
Tasks: Assist parade participants find line-up location, be sure all participants are in proper order, answer general questions, present flowers to veterans, etc.
Number of Volunteers: 6
Lao, Hmong, and American Veterans Memorial Celebration
In past years, a celebration has been held at the annual Lao, Hmong, and American Veterans Memorial in Deland Park. Their committee has decided not to host any Memorial Day activities in 2022 and has postponed their event until 2023 Memorial Day.