“Memorial Day is the day on which we honor and mourn those who died while serving in the armed forces of the United States and rededicate ourselves to serving our community and nation to ensure their lives were not wasted.” (Quote courtesy of the Lehigh Valley Military Council and the United Veterans of Bethlehem)

Friday, May 26 through Sunday, May 28

Levitt Pavilion Summer Series free summer concerts at SteelsStacks. HaZy cosmis jive (David Bowie Tribute), May 26; Tomberlin, May 27; and Craig Thatcher Band on May 28, 7:30 p.m. 645 E. First St. Visit https://www.levittsteelstacks.org/line-up/concerts for additional dates and performers.

Saturday, May 27 through Monday, May 29

“Our Hometown Heroes”appreciation and gratitude for locals who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Banners with photos, ranks, branch and era of service and hometown. Live music. Remembrance ceremonies including “A Time to Remember,” and “Remember Our Heroes” luminary display. SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way. Weekend events: visit https://www.steelstacks.org/memorial-day/

Sunday, May 28

SwingTime Dolls concert of the American Hit Parade of the 1940s and the 1960s classics of the Vietnam era. Community Stage, Air Products Town Square.Visit https://www.steelstacks.org/event/14098/swingtime-dolls/

Monday, May 29

Annual Upper Saucon Memorial Day “Remember and Honor” two mile walk /bike /run. Gold Star family of sepcialist Jesse D. Reed; Upper Saucon Fire and Police Departments; Pennsylvania State Honor Guard Team. 9:30 a.m. Free. Baseball field, Upper Saucon Community Park, 3231 Preston Lane, Bethlehem. Visit www.facebook.com/annualuppersauconmemorialday/

Service persons killed in action - in the Vietnam War memorial ceremony, noon. Presented by the Bethlehem Detachment 284 of the Marine Corps League. 10 E. Church St.

Band of Brothers, 3:30 p.m. Steel Stacks. 101 Founders Way. Visit https://www.steelstacks.org/event/day/2023-05-29/

Folds of Honor Memorial Day Concert (Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey Chapter) and John Rich, multi-platinum country music artist and host of The Pursuit on Fox Nation. 6:30 p.m. ArtsQuest, 101 Founders Way.Visit www.steelstacks.org/event/13824/john-rich-/

Bethlehem Memorial Day Parade: the Lehigh Valley Military Council and the United Veterans of Bethlehem. Starts at 9 a.m. at Liberty HS parking lot. Proceeds up Linden Street to Bethlehem Memorial Park. Lowering of Old Glory to half mast until noon. Program: in case of rain, the event will be held in the Liberty High School auditorium.

TAPS Over Bethlehem, 8 a.m. beginning at Nisky Hill Cemetery, ending at Memorial PArk at 9 a.m. . Trumpeters will sound their instruments for more than three miles.

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