Wellington will host a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 28. Veterans are invited to walk in a Memorial Day Parade beginning at 8:15 a.m. starting at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The parade ends at the Wellington Veterans Memorial at the corner of Forest Hill and South Shore boulevards and will be followed by a Memorial Day Ceremony at 8:30 a.m.
Active or retired veterans attending the ceremony will have an opportunity to register at the Wellington tent the morning of the event to be recognized during the ceremony. To become a part of this event, or to walk in the parade, call Michelle Garvey at (561) 791-4082.
The American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 will also host a Memorial Day Picnic at Village Park Pavilion 1, located at 11700 Pierson Road. All are invited to attend and enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers and refreshments from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Post 390 will hold its annual Veterans Open House on Wednesday, June 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The event will feature guest speakers to raise awareness about the American Legion and services offered to veterans.
To learn more about Post 390, e-mail wellingtonlegion390@gmail.com.
