The City of Loveland’s Veterans Committee will hold the 2025 Memorial Day Program on Monday, May 26. Show your patriotism and honor those who have sacrificed so much for our nation’s freedoms.

Parade — 9 a.m.

The event will start with a parade at 9 a.m. from Loveland Elementary School, 600 Loveland Madeira Road. If you or your organization would like to be in the parade, please register online.

Parade Route:
Roads will be closed approx. 8:45-10:15 a.m. for the parade.
-Leaves from Loveland Elementary School
-Travels Loveland-Madeira Road (toward Quilter’s Studio)
-Turns right on West Loveland Avenue (toward Historic Downtown)
-Turns left on Riverside Drive to Veterans Memorial

Parking:
-No parking at Tufts Schildermeyer and Schutte’s Cleaners
-Veterans Memorial parking lot will be handicap parking only
-No parking along Riverside Avenue
–View city’s parking map to see public lots in the area.

Ceremony — After Parade

Immediately following the parade, a ceremony will be held at the Loveland Veterans Memorial, located at the intersection of West Loveland Avenue and Riverside Drive. 

Guest Speaker: Judge Gary A. Loxley

Judge Gary A. Loxley has served as a judge of the Warren County Court since 2013.  Prior to taking the bench, Judge Loxley worked for four years in private practice and nearly 15 years as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office. Judge Loxley first joined the military as an 18-year-old combat engineer in the Ohio Army National Guard.  After he was admitted to the Ohio bar in 1987, he received a direct commission as an officer in the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps.  After 36 years of service, he retired from the Army Reserve at the rank of Colonel.  His experience includes two tours of duty as a Commander, two tours of duty as a Staff Judge Advocate, and service as a Military Judge in the Army’s 1^st and 2^nd Judicial Circuits.  While he was an assistant prosecutor, he was mobilized onto active duty three times in support of the Global War on Terrorism.

Military Flyover — 9:45 a.m.

Cemetery Visits — Beginning at 11:15 a.m.

The community is invited to cemetery visits:

Maineville Cemetery: 11:15 a.m.
Union Cemetery: Noon
Kerr Cemetery: 12:30 p.m.

Community Picnic — 2 p.m.

The community is invited to a picnic at the American Legion Post 256, 897 Oakland Road.