The Gilroy Memorial Day Committee is happy to announce the
theme,
”
Your Freedom, Their Lives
”
for the 11th annual Memorial Day Parade, May 26. All community
groups, businesses and organizations are encouraged to participate
in commemorating those who fell in the line of duty.
The Gilroy Memorial Day Committee is happy to announce the theme, “Your Freedom, Their Lives” for the 11th annual Memorial Day Parade, May 26. All community groups, businesses and organizations are encouraged to participate in commemorating those who fell in the line of duty.
Frank Sanchez is the 2008 Grand Marshall. He served in the U.S. Army.
A remembrance ceremony will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. at Gavilan Cemetery, followed by a parade along 10th Street from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. From 1 to 4 p.m., a Family Fun Day will be held at Christmas Hill Park. It will include music, food, bounce houses for children, a climbing wall, face painting and more. 
In addition, a car show will be held at Christmas Hill Park following the parade. Car participants may drive their vehicle in the parade and then show them from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Or, just show it at the park. Last year, about 35 cars lined the park, and organizers hope to have more this year. There will be awards given out and there is no entry fee.
Fill out an application at www.gilroyparade.
