In honor of Memorial Day, Monday, southwest Michigan villages and cities will hold celebrations of remembrance throughout the holiday. Many residents anticipate the local celebrations to honor veterans past and present, lost loved ones and a national holiday.

Buchanan: Monday
Memorial Day Parade, downtown Buchanan
Line-up begins at 9 a.m.
Parade begins at 10 a.m.
Veterans Ceremony, Oak Ridge Cemetery
Wreath-laying at Veteran’s Circle
Ceremony begins immediately after parade

Cassopolis: Monday
Memorial Day Parade, downtown Cassopolis (on Broadway)
Line-up begins at 9 a.m., Jefferson and Water streets
Parade begins at 10 a.m.
Celebration Ceremony, Prospect Hill Cemetery
Immediately following parade
Luncheon, Cassopolis VFW, 131 S. Broadway St.
Provided by Cassopolis Fire Department
Free meal for any veteran
The parade’s grand marshal will be posthumously granted to the late Ron Bass, a veteran and the department of public works superintendent for the Village of Cassopolis. Bass died Apr. 9 and was active in placing flags on graves at Prospect Hill Cemetery and putting flags put on posts around the
village. Standing in his place for the parade will be his wife, Ruby
Bass, and mother, Martha JoAnne Bass. To participate in the parade, either show up at 9 a.m. or call Edwin Johnson III at (269) 476-2435.

Decatur: Monday
Memorial Day services
Lakeside Cemetery, 11 a.m.
Hamilton Twp. Cemetery, 1:30 p.m.

Dowagiac: Monday
Memorial Day Parade, downtown Dowagiac
Guest speaker: Cynthia Jo Parsons, 10:30 a.m.
Parade begins at 11 a.m.
Veterans Ceremony, Riverside Cemetery
Immediately following parade

Edwardsburg: Monday
Memorial Day Parade, downtown Edwardsburg
Line-up begins 10 a.m.
Parade begins 11 a.m.
Veterans Ceremonies, area cemeteries
Immediately following parade
Luncheon, American Legion, located off U.S. 12
Free meal for any veteran

Niles: Sunday and Monday
Sunday:
Service, Mission Hills Cemetery, 11 a.m.
Service, War Memorial at Riverfront Park, 1 p.m.
Monday
Memorial Day Parade, downtown Niles
Line-up begins 9 a.m.
Parade begins 10 a.m.
Ceremony, Silverbrook Cemetery
Service begins at 11:30 a.m.
Pastor Jeff Whitaker will officiate; Brandywine High School Band will play.

Sister Lakes: Sunday
All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, Sister Lakes Lions Club, 66991 95th Ave., Dowagiac
Prices:
Adults: $6
Children, ages 4-12: $3
Children under 4: free