Venice's annual Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29 at Patriots Park, 800 Venetia Bay Blvd.
This year's observances and activities will be hosted by American Legion NO-VEL Post 159, and will feature the traditional "laying of the wreaths" by area veterans organizations and auxiliaries including VFW 8118, DAV 1001 and the Marine Corps League. Guest speakers will include Mayor Nick Pachota and Col. Norman MacLellan, USA, Ret. Patriotic music will be provided by the Sun Coast Wind Ensemble.