Memorial Day events happening across central Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Several areas across central Alabama are hosting Memorial Day events Monday to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The 16th annual Memorial Day Observance at the Alabama National Cemetery is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. The observance will have a guest speaker, a wreath laying, and more. If you would like to see the full schedule, click here.

American Village in Montevallo will be open to the public with free admission from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. American Village will remember America’s Fallen with a service in the Colonial Chapel beginning at 11 a.m.

In addition to the memorial service, there will also be family-friendly activities throughout the day beginning at 10 a.m. For a full list of events, you can click here.

The Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority will host their annual Memorial Day ceremony that will be led by an officer who served in the Army Special Forces. The event will include a keynote speaker and will be held at Veterans Memorial Park in front of the University Mall. For more information, click here.

The city of Anniston is hosting their 34th annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Centennial Memorial Park beginning at 11 a.m. For more information on the event, click here.

Get news alerts in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store or subscribe to our email newsletter here.