Remember & Honor - Memorial Day Parade & Program
05/16/2025
The City of Florence invites the community to come together in remembrance and gratitude this Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025, as we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation.
The City’s Annual Memorial Day Parade will begin at 10:00 a.m., starting at Boone County High School and proceeding along Burlington Pike, turning onto Ewing Boulevard, and concluding at the Florence Government Center. Please be advised that road closures along the parade route will begin at 9:45 a.m. and remain in effect until the parade concludes.
Following the parade the community is invited to the Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 11:30 a.m. at the Boone County Veterans Memorial, located on the Florence Government Center campus (8100 Ewing Boulevard). This year’s ceremony is dedicated in loving memory of Councilmember David A. Osborne, whose life of service to our community reflected the spirit of sacrifice and commitment we honor today.
The program will feature patriotic music performed by the Florence Community Band and Chorus, with a special rendition of the National Anthem by Florence Assistant Fire/EMS Chief Ryan Born. The city will also pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served in the United States military recognizing their sacrifice and commitment to our nation.
For media inquiries, please contact City Clerk/Public Relations Administrator, Melissa Kramer at 859-647-8177 / Melissa.kramer@florence-ky.gov.