Mark Persons

9:00 am A wreath thrown in the Mississippi River at the Laurel Street Bridge. 9:45 am A short ceremony at the All-Veterans Memorial, 4th and Laurel St. 10:30 am A parade on 3rd Avenue NE to Evergreen Cemetery. 11:00 am The main ceremony at Evergreen Cemetery with the High School Band. In case of rain,…

In honor of National Vietnam Veterans Day, the Fourth Annual Brainerd VFW Vietnam Veterans Gathering is planned for Friday, March 28, 2025, from 5 to 7 pm. Current plans include a prayer by Chaplain Rios, then Taps will be played in honor of those who have passed on. There will be free food and beverage…

Monday, May 26, 2025: Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend Memorial Day ceremonies in Brainerd. It is a free community event. 9:00 am, a wreath is thrown into the Mississippi River from the Laurel Street Bridge. 9:30 am, short ceremony at the All-Veterans Memorial. 10:00 am, parade on 3rd Avenue NE to Evergreen Cemetery.…