Memorial Day Parades and Activities around Bigfork Montana

Memorial Day – originally called “Decoration Day” – unofficially began in 1865 as a way to honor fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War.

Memorial Day has since became an occasion to honor fallen soldiers that made the ultimate sacrifice.
Honor them with the traditions of this special holiday:

    -Fly the flag at half-staff from dawn until noon, local time.
    -Participate in a national “moment of remembrance” which occurs at 3PM, Washington DC time.
    -Place flags on the graves of war veterans.

    -Visit or volunteer at your local Kalispell VA hospital.
    -Support your local area VFW – and remember, thank a veteran when you’re there!
    -Donate your old cellphones to help our military stay in touch with loved ones at home.
    -Donate donate calling cards for service members at Operation Uplink.
    -Let those who are currently serving know they’re appreciated; Operation USO Care Package
      lets you sponsor a gift box containing needed and requested items for a service member overseas.

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Bigfork Memorial Day Ceremony
The Bigfork VFW Post 4042 will host a memorial Day Ceremony at 11 am at the Bigfork Community Cemetery to honor Bigfork Veterans.

Miracle of America Museum - Polson Montana
“Because they served (and serve) we are free” is just one of the many slogans paying tribute to America’s armed forces at the Miracle of America Museum, Polson, Montana.  

Gil & Joanne Mangles founded the Miracle of America Museum  in 1981 and are still passionate  about it today.

This museum houses Montana’s largest tribute to our veterans.

Much more than plaques, bronze statues or granite monuments, the displays create an atmosphere where visitors say they can feel the price of freedom.

Miracle of America Museum
36094 Memory Lane
Polson MT 59860
(406) 883-6804,
email: info@MiracleOfAmericaMuseum.org
web site: www.MiracleOfAmericaMuseum.org

Hours of Operation
Summer hours: 8 AM to 8 PM daily;
rest of year: 8 AM to 5 PM Monday - Saturday
1:30 PM to 5 PM Sunday

Miracle of America Admission Rates:
Under 3 years: free
Child 3 - 12 years: $2.00
Adult over 12 years: $5.00
AAA and seniors over 65 years: 50¢ off adult rate

Memorial Day Parades on May 30,2011

Memorial Day Parades -  Ronan Montana
Parade at 10 am in Ronan 
and Memorial Services at the Gold Star Mother's Monument
then move to Ronan's Cemetary to honor medal of honor receipient
Contact Polson Chamber Office for more info 406-883-5969



Memorial Day Parades - Polson Montana
Parade at Noon in Polson
and Memoridal services held at First Citizens Bank immediately after the parade
and move to Polson's Lakeview Cemetary
Contact Polson Chamber Office for more info 406-883-5969

Memorial Day Parade - Whitefish Montana

4:30 pm Depot Park
4:45 pm Set up at  Depot Park
5:00 pm Parade will leave Whitefish Depot
and will follow Central to West 2nd Street to the Bridge
over the Whitefish River where a wreath will be laid.
It will then continue west on 2nd Street to the Whitefish Cemetery.

5:45 pm Ceremony at Whitefish Cemetery
For more information  please phone 261-3231