COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington invites residents and visitors to join in a series of Memorial Day observances on Monday, May 25, 2026, honoring those who gave their lives in service to the United States.
This year’s commemoration includes Covington’s annual Memorial Day Parade, now in its 105th year, along with a full day of tributes at military memorial sites across the city, culminating in a remembrance ceremony at the Historic Linden Grove Cemetery & Arboretum.
The day will begin with a series of morning observances at local memorial sites, each featuring a prayer, a 21-gun salute, the playing of “Taps,” and the placing of a wreath by a combined Honor Guard from the Latonia American Legion Post 203 and the Marshall Schildmeyer VFW Post 6095.
Morning Observances Schedule:
- VFW Post 6095 (347 E. 47th St.) – 7 a.m.
- American Legion Post 203 (Winston Highway) – 7:45 a.m.
- Korean War Memorial (Ritte’s Corner) – 7:55 a.m.
- Vietnam Memorial (38th & Church Streets) – 8:05 a.m.
- World War II Memorial (Holmes High School) – 8:30 a.m.
- Mother of God Cemetery (3125 Madison Ave.) – 8:45 a.m.
- Floral Hills Memorial Gardens (5336 Old Taylor Mill Road) – 9:05 a.m.
Memorial Day Parade:
Participants will begin lining up at Holmes High School at 1 p.m., entering via Eastern Avenue. The parade will step off at 2 p.m., traveling north on Madison Avenue, west on 19th Street, north on Holman Avenue, and west on 13th Street before concluding at the Historic Linden Grove Cemetery & Arboretum.
The parade will feature City officials, Covington Police and Fire personnel, military contingents and vehicles, local sports teams, a choir and band, and fraternal organizations.
Those interested in participating in the parade or any of the day’s events are encouraged to contact the City’s Community Liaison, Chris Brown, at Christina.Brown@covingtonky.gov.
Memorial Day Program:
Following the parade, a formal ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. at the Veterans’ Monument within the Historic Linden Grove Cemetery & Arboretum.
This year’s keynote speaker is Dave Schroeder, Executive Director of the Kenton County Public Library. The ceremony will also honor Grand Marshal Corporal (E-4) Rick Mann, a Vietnam War veteran who served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1966 to 1969.
The City of Covington encourages the community to attend these events as a way to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.