Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony

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The City of Loveland’s Veterans Committee will hold the 2026 Memorial Day Program on Monday, May 25. Show your patriotism and honor those who have sacrificed so much for our nation’s freedoms.

Memorial Day Parade Participation Information

Event Date & Time: Monday, May 25 at 9:00 a.m.
Registration Deadline: May 15 Link to Register

Participation Guidelines

• All entries are subject to review and approval. Submission of a registration form does not guarantee participation.
• Campaigning or political messaging is not permitted.
• Entries must be respectful of the Memorial Day theme, honoring those who have served and sacrificed.
• Military-related entries are strongly encouraged.
• The parade is intended to be a family-friendly, community-focused event.

Additional Information

• Staging location, arrival time, and line-up details will be provided to approved participants in advance of the parade.
• Parade order will be determined by the organizing committee.
• Safety guidelines, including rules regarding vehicles, music, and distribution of items, will be shared upon approval.
• The parade will be held rain or shine. Any updates will be communicated as needed.

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:

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.

Thank You To Our Sponsors!

William Ramsey

• BRS Insurance

James Loveland Heritage

• Professional Cabling Solutions
• Time Savers Heating and Cooling

Samuel Butterworth

• McCluskey Chevrolet Buick GMC
• St. Columban
• Choice One Engineering
• General Electric Credit Union
• JK Meurer
• Loveland City Schools
• Ready to Roll Moving
• Strauss and Troy

John O’Bannon

• Washing Systems
• Duke Energy
• Paxton’s and Ramseys
• Image Cleaning
• Hometown Café / Loveland Catering
• Majors Enterprises
• Kenwood Dealer Group
• Ford Development
• NeedLites.com
• Burgess and Niple
• Tufts Schildmeyer
• Epiphany United Methodist Church
• The Lodge Retirement Community / Lodge Nursing and Rehab
• RP Diamond

Nancy Ford Cones

• Loveland Lifestyle
• Bethel Murdoch Presbyterian / Loveland Presbyterian
• BCM Inks
• Blooms and Berries
• Loveland Museum Center
• The Henry P. Thompson Company
• Pelton Environmental Products
• T-Mobile
• Craftsman Electric
• Whistle Stop Clay Works
• Henry P. Thompson
• Independent Energy Consultants
• Ellis Maintenance and Blasting
• Plaid Room Records
• Curated Fine Furnishings & Design

Special Sponsorship 

• Alley Boutique

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