Local Weekend Highlights: Maritime Blessing, Memorial Parade, and Antique Market

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The Michigan Maritime Museum will host its annual Blessing of the Fleet ceremony on May 24, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. This event, marking the start of the summer season, will feature the tall ship Friends Good Will, other museum vessels, and boats from South Haven harbor. The ceremony is intended to promote a safe and successful sailing season. After the blessing, there will be a perch fish fry at the waterfront with music by Great Lakes folk singer Lee Murdock.

On May 27, Holland will have its Memorial Day Parade starting at 9:30 a.m. The parade, honoring veterans and military personnel, will begin at 8th and Central, proceed down Columbia Ave, and end at Pilgrim Home Cemetery on E 16th Street. A public program with remembrance and music is scheduled at the cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Attendees are advised to bring chairs and blankets.

The Allegan Antiques Market Show will take place on May 26, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Known as one of the top ten shows in America, it features antiques, vintage items, and collectibles across five indoor buildings and several outdoor canopies. The market is open to all and occurs on the last Sunday of every month from May through September, regardless of weather.

These events cater to various interests, from maritime celebrations and community parades to antique shopping. Each event offers entertainment and fosters community spirit and cultural appreciation.