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Memorial Weekend events honoring the fallen
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Retired Army Sgt. Karl Knutsen helps organize those holding flags for the arrival of the Gold Star families during last years events at Woodward Park. - photo by HIME ROMERO

Events are planned this weekend as part of Manteca’s Memorial Day Commemoration that typically draws upwards of 25,000 people.

 

Saturday at Oleander Estates

u 10 a.m. Groundbreaking Charles O. Palmer II Park, southwest of Union Road and Woodward Avenue

 

Sunday at Woodward Park

• 6:30 a.m. Registration for Wounded Warrior Christopher Braley 5K Run/Walk sponsored by In-Shape of Manteca

• 8 a.m. Wounded Warrior Christopher Braley 5K Run/Walk sponsored by In-Shape starts.

• 8 a.m. Flyover by Korean War Vintage T Six Trainer

• 9 a.m. Flag raising ceremony and taps; memorial opens, breakfast by Nulaid Eggs, car show and motorcycle show plus exhibits open, helicopters begin landing including Vietnam Huey Gunship and Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Patrol chopper

• 10 a.m. Free kids’ energy zone, military exhibits, Silly Ricky Show

• 11 a.m. Busy Bee Dog Show in Kids Zone

• 11:30 a.m. The Advocates perform on Main Stage

• Noon Victorious All Stars on Main Stage

• 12:30 p.m. Processional led by Patriot Guard riders

• 12:45 p.m. Arrival of the Gold Star families

• 1 p.m. Community Memorial Service and Missing Man Formation fly over

• 1 p.m. Welcome Home Heroes Traveling Tribute dedication

• 2 p.m. East Union Drum Line, Bagpipe Band, Manteca Police Display, Silly Ricky Show, The Advocates, Jeff Cannons, Mechanical Bull competition, Busy Bee dog show

• 3 p.m. Flyover featuring a World War II Harpoon Bomber Plane

• 3:15 p.m. We Are Family on Main Stage

• 4 p.m. Helicopters will take off

• 4:30 p.m. ‘The Beast’ dragster will fire up

• 4:15 p.m. Fire Brands on Main Stage

• 5:15 p.m. The Deadlines on Main Stage

• 6:30 p.m. The High Voltage Band on Main Stage

• 7:45 p.m. Air Force Band Mobility

• 9 p.m. Tahoe Fire Dancers

• 9 p.m. Fireworks celebrating the safe return of all who have worn the cloth of our nation.

 

The Traveling Tribute will remain open for public viewing through 4 p.m. on Monday.