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Memorial Day In Iron County Michigan
Remembering Sacrifice & Welcoming Summer
Memorial Day weekend in Iron County is more than the beginning of summer in the Upper Peninsula.
It is a time for communities across the region to come together in remembrance of the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Throughout the weekend, local veterans organizations, families, and community members will gather to honor their sacrifice through ceremonies, memorial events, flag placements, and moments of reflection across Iron County.
Visitors spending Memorial Day weekend in Iron County are encouraged to participate in these longstanding traditions while also experiencing the forests, lakes, small towns, and outdoor recreation that make the region special.
Memorial Weekend Ceremonies & Veterans Events
Communities throughout Iron County will gather throughout Memorial Day weekend to honor and remember those who served.
Cemetery Flag Placements
Friday, May 22, 2026
• Bates Cemetery • 8:00 AM
Saturday, May 23, 2026
• Resthaven Cemetery • 9:00 AM
Sunday, May 24, 2026
• Stambaugh Cemetery • 9:00 AM
Memorial Day Ceremony Schedule • Monday, May 25, 2026
Crystal Falls • 9:00 AM
Parade and ceremony at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery.
Iron River Area
• War Memorial • 9:30 AM
• Resthaven Cemetery • 11:00 AM
• Iron River Care Center Memorial Service • 1:30 PM
Bates Township • 8:00 AM
Memorial service at Bates Township Cemetery.
Beechwood • 8:00 AM
Ceremony at Rosehill Cemetery.
Stambaugh • 10:30 AM
Memorial Day ceremony at Stambaugh Cemetery.
Amasa
Veterans program following services at Hematite Township Cemetery.
Alvin, Wisconsin • 12:00 PM
Community memorial service in nearby Alvin, Wisconsin.
Throughout The Weekend
Visitors may also see:
• cemetery flag placements
• color guards
• veterans tributes
• memorial gatherings
• community remembrance events
VFW Memorial Day Gatherings
VFW Post 3134 Memorial Day Event
Following the Memorial Day activities in Iron River, VFW Post 3134 will host a community gathering beginning at 9:00 AM featuring brats and hot dogs served during and after the parade.
The event offers an opportunity for veterans, families, residents, and visitors to gather together in fellowship and remembrance throughout the day.
Tufts-Rondon VFW Memorial Day Activities
The Tufts-Rondon VFW will also host Memorial Day festivities throughout the weekend as communities across Iron County continue traditions dedicated to honoring veterans and remembering those who served.
Beginning of Summer in Iron County
Where to Stay in Iron County
Make your trip easy by staying right here in Iron County. The Iron County Lodging Council represents locally owned hotels and lodging options that put you close to the area’s top attractions, events, trails, and outdoor recreation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Iron County Michigan Visitors Guide
Iron County is one of the Upper Peninsula’s best kept secrets. From camping to fishing, hunting to canoeing, mountain biking to forest bathing – no matter your interests, the great outdoors and clear crisp air await you here.