City of Greeley News

The City of Greeley invites the community to its annual Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 29, at Linn Grove Cemetery, 1700 Cedar Ave. The ceremony will last about an hour, starting at 9 a.m., rain or shine.

A tradition spanning over 100 years, the ceremony honors service members who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country.  The staff at Linn Grove Cemetery work with various Weld County military organizations to honor veterans. Linn Grove’s Avenue of Flags is a magnificent display on Memorial Day and draws crowds from across the state. The display features prominent American flags throughout the cemetery and on more than 2,000 veteran graves.

The guest speaker for this year’s ceremony is Dr. Deborah A. Baker, program director of the Community Grief Center in Greeley and U.S. Air Force veteran.

Memorial Day Volunteer Opportunity

Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Help Linn Grove Cemetery staff post flags at veterans' graves between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 24 through Saturday, May 27. Please check in at Linn Grove Cemetery's main office at 1700 Cedar Ave. Groups of 20 or more volunteers should call ahead with their arrival time at 970-350-9386.

For more information, contact the Linn Grove Cemetery office at 970-350-9386 or greeleygov.com/services/linn-grove to learn more. 

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