May 26, 2025

South Lake Minnetonka Memorial Day Events

Memorial Honoring Veteran Program- Parade and Parade Flyover-Graveside Ceremony at Oak Hill Cemetery-Social Gathering and Luncheon

Memorial Day Program

10:00 a.m.

Excelsior Elementary School

441 Oak Street, Excelsior, MN 55331

 

Memorial Day Parade

11:00 a.m. Parade Length: 1 mile

Starts at Water Street and County Road 19

Follow the parade to the Oak Hill Cemetery by walking behind the last EXFD Fire Truck.

 

Parade Flyover

During the parade and Oak Hill Cemetery.

Two Propeller Driven Military Trainer Aircrafts.

 

NOTICE to Veterans

The community would be delighted if you could join us by participating in the

Memorial Day Events, including the parade.

If you need to ride in a vehicle for the parade, please let us know.

 

Honoring the Veteran in Your Life

Family and friends of veterans are invited to honor their veteran in the parade. 

Carry pictures, posters, banners, mementos from their life, uniforms, and flags.

 

Scouts Troops

Scouts invited to the parade and present a memorial at the Civil War Memorial at Oak Hill Cemetery

 

Graveside Ceremony

11:30 a.m. Oak Hill Cemetery Excelsior

21 Gun Salute, Taps, Presenting Memorials at the War Memorial, and EXFD Flag Folding

 

Social Gathering & Luncheon

Immediately following the ceremony

Clarence Clofer Post 259

24450 Smithtown Road, Shorewood, MN 55331

 

Parade Participants, Please RSVP at kelliemr@msn.comor call/text 952-217-2351

 

Morning Graveside Services Open to the Public

7:30 a.m. at Woodside Cemetery

8:00 a.m. at Resurrection Cemetery

9:00 a.m. at Groveland Cemetery

Other events

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South Lake Safety Camp 2025

Safety Camp is an opportunity for kids to learn about fire and life safety by participating in presentations, playing interactive games, getting hands-on experiences, meeting a variety of educators, learning new skills, and hanging out with firefighters, police officers, and paramedics for a day.

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Become a hero!

Firefighters are proud to be part of a profession that continuously refreshes itself, renewing the dedication to serve and protect.