Community Corner
Gilroy's Memorial Day Events Show the City's Small-Town Spirit
From the remembrance ceremony at 9 a.m. at Saint Mary's Cemetery to the parade at 11 a.m. and Family Fun Day starting at 1 p.m. at Christmas Hill Park, there's a full day of events for this all-American holiday.
Mayor Al Pinheiro recently said about Gilroy, "It's getting bigger but still, at heart, it's got that small-town feel."
Gilroy's small-town feel will be at its absolute best on Monday for the Memorial Day events planned to honor our veterans.
The day begins at Saint Mary's cemetery at 9 a.m. with a remembrance ceremony. Mayor Pinheiro noted, "The 9 o'clock service at the cemetery. That's the No. 1 thing."
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Gilroy's Memorial Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. at the train depot. It will march south on Monterey and then turn west onto Tenth Street, ending at Gilroy High School.
Along with many of Gilroy's esteemed veterans, members of the will march in the parade followed by a and other classic vehicles.
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Members of the community created a nonprofit organization to fund this year's parade. Many local businesses contributed, and also raised money for the event.
Donations to the parade can be made at GilroyCommunity.org.
After the parade, Family Fun Day begins at Christmas Hill Park at 1 p.m. Several bands will perform and kid-friendly activities such as face painting, bounce houses and a climbing wall will be available until 5 p.m. Classic cars will be on display as well.
