Memorial Day Events Across Lancaster County Honor Fallen Veterans Communities throughout Lancaster County will commemorate Memorial Day on Sunday, May 25, with a series of ceremonies, parades, and remembrance events. The holiday, which honors those who died while serving in the U.S. military, will feature a variety of activities, including historical reenactments, musical performances, and patriotic displays. The following is a detailed overview of the events scheduled across the county. The Columbia Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade will take place on Sunday, May 24, beginning with a patriotic concert by the Bainbridge Band in Locust Street Park at noon. The parade will follow at 2:30 p.m., with participants marching through the town to honor fallen veterans. A separate historical service will be held at 2 p.m. at Conestoga United Methodist Church, where attendees will learn about the Civil War-era history of the Conestoga area. The event will include period music, soldier stories, and the tolling of church bells to mark the recognition of servicemen. The service will conclude with a musical performance featuring a bagpipe player, soloists, and a trumpet, culminating in the playing of taps. In Salunga, the Hempfield Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, at the Hempfield Fire Company pavilion. The event’s theme, “Memorial Day: Freedom is Not Free,” will feature a keynote speech by Lt. Col. Shane A. Bladen, a U.S. Marine and instructor at the Army War College in Carlisle. The program will also include the reading of student essay contest winners, the Red Rose Veteran Honor Guard, the Vet21 Salute Honor Guard, the March Masters Band, and a choir from Dayspring Christian School. The General George H. Thomas, Camp No.#lancaster_county #columbia_memorial_day_ceremony #hempfield_memorial_day_ceremony #general_george_h_thomas #marietta_legion
