The 68th Annual Monona Memorial Day Parade drew thousands to the streets of Monona to honor those who died serving in the United States military on Monday, May 26, 2025. The parade featured bands from multiple area high schools, cars new and old and appearances by local public figures and businesses.Â
A person rides a Penny Farthing in the 68th Annual Monona Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, 2025 in Monona, Wi.
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La Follette and Monona Grove High School band members prepare to play Taps before the 68th Annual Monona Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, 2025 in Monona, Wi.
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The VFW Post 7591 Color Guard fires off a 21-gun salute before the 68th Annual Monona Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, 2025 in Monona, Wi.
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A band on a float plays in the 68th Annual Monona Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, 2025 in Monona, Wi.
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The 68th Annual Monona Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, 2025 in Monona, Wi.
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Jerry Whitfield, a part of the 401st Glider Infantry Regiment reenactment group, smokes a cigar before the 68th Annual Monona Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, 2025 in Monona, Wi.
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Brooks Walsh, 4, reaches down to grab a Starburst thrown from the parade at the 68th Annual Monona Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, 2025 in Monona, Wi.
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La Follette and Monona Grove High School band members prepare to play Taps before the 68th Annual Monona Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, 2025 in Monona, Wi.
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Monona Grove sophomore Fynten Wurgler plays Taps on the tuba before the 68th Annual Monona Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, 2025 in Monona, Wi.
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The Monona Grove High School band walks in the 68th Annual Monona Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, 2025 in Monona, Wi.
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A person covers their ears as the Monona Grove High School band passes by at the 68th Annual Monona Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, 2025 in Monona, Wi.
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The Monona Grove High School band walks in the 68th Annual Monona Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, 2025 in Monona, Wi.
This Memorial Day, local ceremonies will honor Dane County veterans whose names aren’t nationally known, with parades, ceremonies and even an Osprey flyover.
