Fuerst Field of Honor – Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Fuerst Park
*Veterans and guests are invited to attend a special dinner.
Please call Novi Parks at 248.347.0400 to pre-register.
*Community members are invited to attend the concert and ceremony.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Schedule of Events
Concert
5:30-6:30pm
Dinner
5:30pm. Veterans and a guest are invited to have dinner under the big tent. Veterans are encouraged to pre-register by calling 248-347-0400 if planning on attending. Free light refreshments will be available to the general public.
Memorial Ceremony
6:30pm Following the concert, veterans both living and deceased will be honored with a fitting tribute with VFW Post #1519 Parading the Colors, laying a wreath, playing the taps and the 21-gun salute.
Field of Honor Trail
Commemorative flags and medallions will line the pathways of Fuerst Park. Following the ceremony, the community is encouraged to join the trail of honor walk. The trail is open for the community to walk both during the event and throughout Memorial Day weekend.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Memorial Day Run
Join us at the Novi Memorial Day Run taking place Monday, May 25. The day’s festivities will include a 5k starting at 7:30 am, and a mile fun run starting at 8:30 am. For more information and to register click: Novi Memorial Day Run.
Memorial Day Parade
Taking place on Monday, May 25 from 10am until noon, the Memorial Day Parade has been a long-time Novi community tradition, honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. We invite Novi residents to showcase their community pride and spirit by lining the parade route and cheering on the parade marchers.
Parade Route: Ten Mile Road – Meadowbrook Road to Novi Civic Center
We want YOU to be IN the Memorial Day Parade!
Be part of this annual community event! We are asking Novi’s civic organizations, businesses, bands, scout troops and families to join us as we recognize those who have served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice.
Sign up your organization by clicking here
Veterans, please click on this link to be in the Memorial Day Parade
Call Novi Parks at 248.347.0414 or email noviparks@cityofnovi.org for more information.