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Posted on Sun, May 27, 2012 : 3 p.m.

Thunder will Roll in Belleville; the streets will be filled with parades

By Ann Dwyer

Complete listing of Memorial Day events.

MEMORIAL DAY

There will be a "Memorial Day Observance and Open House" at the Yankee Air Museum Collections & Exhibits Building at Willow Run Airport on Monday. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon ($6/ adults. $4/ kids.) There will be special performances, aircraft exhibits, flight simulators, speakers, a hot dog lunch, a blood drive and activities for the kids. The museum is at 47884 D Street, Belleville, at the Willow Run Airport.

MEMORIAL DAY

On Monday, "Thunder Rolls in Belleville." The ceremony is preceded by a police escorted motorcycle ride. The bikers will make their way to the Belleville Veteran's Memorial in Horizon Park, located off Belleville Lake on High Street, east of Main Street, across from Grace Baptist Church. The estimated arrival time is between 2 and 2:30 p.m. Local veterans who have died in the past year will be recognized by name in a bell-ringing ceremony once all have arrived. Participants in the ride can register for the ride starting at 11 a.m. at 9555 Haggerty Road, Belleville.

PARADE

The Ypsilanti Memorial Day Procession steps off at 9 a.m. at North Huron Street and Michigan Avenue in downtown Ypsilanti and ends at the Highland Cemetery where there will be a ceremony, according to published reports.

PARADE

The Saline Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday. 10 a.m. The American Legion will host the annual Memorial Day Parade from Harris Street to Oakwood Cemetery. Free.

PARADE

Dexter's Annual "Memorial Day Parade & Ceremonies" will be held on Monday. Services will be held at 9 a.m., the parade at 10 a.m. Service will be held in Monument Park (at Main Street and Baker Road). The parade will continue down Main Street. This year’s parade theme is "A Time to Honor." Free.

FOOD

Stock up at the "Wednesday Evening Farmers Market" at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market. 4:30-8:30 p.m. Throughout the season there will be a non-profit sponsored beer and wine garden, as well as educational food demos and more. Free admission. The Farmers Market is at 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor. 734-794-6255.