In-person Memorial Day observances will return this weekend, with traditional events in several areas of the county.
PLATTE CITY
Platte City will host its annual Memorial Day ceremony honoring the armed services at 10 a.m. Monday, May 31 at the Platte City Cemetery. Guest speaker will be Lt. Col Teresa McCarthy.
The 2021 Memorial Day ceremony is presented by the City of Platte City, Lions Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4055, Daughters of the American Revolution and Boy Scout Troop 1351.
Lt. Col. Teresa McCarthy
The Lions Club will serve coffee, donuts and juice from 9-10 a.m. at the Platte City community building, 305 North Street.
WESTON
In Weston, American Legion Post 501 is commemorating Memorial Day with a ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday, May 31 at the Library Drive entrance near the Weston branch of Mid-Continent Public Library.
The community will also celebrate the lives of Legionaries Larry Whitt and Jim Cline during a short ceremony with remarks from LTC (P) Brian Woody.
PARKVILLE
Members of the Parkville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7356 will distribute Buddy Poppies this weekend at local grocery stores.
Post members will be at several area grocery stores — both HyVees on Barry and Highway 45 and Price Chopper on Highway 45. Stop by and say hi to veterans and pick up a Buddy Poppy.
The VFW has been distributing poppies since 1922 and this symbol of remembrance of veterans lives lost is recognized around the world.
All funds raised go directly to helping veterans, active duty service members and their family members in need.
The Evans Midland Empire Carnival will be in downtown Parkville Thursday through Sunday. Hours are 6-11 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 1-11 p.m. Saturday and 12-5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit the Evans Midland Empire Facebook page.