Memorial Day - City of Waukesha
*The event has already taken place on this date: Mon, 05/25/2026
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Order of Events
Avenue of Flags (8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.)
Prairie Home Cemetery will be placing flags along the main road through the cemetery to commemorate those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Flags will be flying between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The cemetery grounds are also open to visitors at this time.
Presented by: Prairie Home Cemetery
Riverside Ceremony (9:00 a.m.)
A river ceremony will take place at Lee Sherman Dreyfus State Office Building (141 NW Barstow Street) at 9:00 a.m. We invite everyone to assemble and toss flowers into the river as a mark of respect for those who gave their lives. Please note that if you would like to partake in casting flowers into the river, you will need to bring your own live flowers (no plastic flowers).
Memorial Day March (10:00 a.m.)
The march will begin on Barstow Street at the Lee Sherman Dreyfus State Office Building (141 NW Barstow Street), proceed down Main Street, turn onto Maple Avenue and end at Wisconsin Avenue.
If you would like to participate in the march, please fill out the March Participation Application and return it to Chuck Esser at 321 Tenny Avenue, Waukesha, WI or via email at 1950esser@gmail.com.
Presented by: Allied Veterans and VFW Post #721
Memorial Day Service at Cutler Park (11:00 a.m.)
Please join us for a program honoring all who have died and served our country.
March Route, Parking & Road Closures
No vehicles may be parked along the march route starting at 7:00 a.m. on May 25. Roads will be closed starting at 10:00 a.m. on May 25. No traffic will be able to enter or exit the perimeter until the conclusion of the march around 1:00 p.m.
For spectators coming to the parade, please park on street parking or City parking lots near the parade route and walk to your viewing location.
Event Details:
When
Monday, May 25, 2026
Various Times
Where
Avenue of Flags
Prairie Home Cemetery
605 S. Prairie Avenue,
Waukesha, WI 53186
Directions
Riverside Ceremony:
Bartsow Plaza (near Lee Sherman Dreyfus Building)
141 NW Barstow St,
Waukesha, WI 53188
Directions
Service at Cutler Park:
Les Paul Performance Center at Cutler Park
321 Wisconsin Avenue,
Waukesha, WI 53186
Directions
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