The Plano American Legion Post #395 will lead the Memorial Day Ceremonies at the Veterans Memorial at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 27, at Route 34 and Center Street. Plano Mayor, Mike Rennels, will read any new names for the Veterans Memorial Walkway in the park.
The Plano American Legion, Auxiliary, and SAL Officers will place wreaths at the Memorial and the Post Honor Guard will perform an Honor Salute with rifles and play taps. The Post Honor Guard will then lead a parade up Center Street to Little Rock Cemetery for the 11 a.m. ceremony services.
Plano High School Marching Band will march and play along the route. The Plano Middle School and Emily G. Johns Bands will be at the cemetery and provide additional music. Boy Scout Troop #71 and Cub Scout Pack #317 will participate in both ceremonies and walk in the parade.
All veterans and non-veterans are welcome to participate in the parade and the ceremonies. Contact Jim Hill on (847) 417-9861 with questions.
-Linda Oleson