Fuerst Field of Honor – Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Fuerst Park

*Veterans and a 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

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 26, 2025

We want YOU to be IN the Memorial Day Parade!

Taking place on Monday, May 26 from 10am until noon, the Memorial Day Parade has been a Novi community tradition forever, honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Novi civic organizations, businesses, bands, scout troops and families are encouraged to march and showcase community pride and spirit. To be part of this annual community event that also honors Veterans and those currently serving. 

Parade Route: Ten Mile Road – Meadowbrook Road to Novi Civic Center

Memorial Day Parade Route

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.