APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Due to COVID-19 concerns, the annual Appleton Memorial Parade has been canceled.
The city says instead of its planned May 25 parade, it will create an online Moment of Remembrance.
In part, a statement released Monday read:
“We understand this announcement will sadden many, and we share your disappointment. This was a difficult decision. The Appleton Parade Committee has been carefully monitoring the COVID-19 health emergency and working closely with the Public Health Officer in Appleton as well as other officials and departments charged with protecting the public safety. After reviewing the data, projections, historical precedents, and recommendations, we chose not to hold our long-established events this year so that we may safeguard the well-being of our friends, families, and neighbors, including our military veterans.”
The online Moment of Remembrance will begin streaming at 10:00 a.m. on May 25 on WFRV, WHBY, and Y100 . The program will feature patriotic music, poignant speeches and poems performed by Appleton high school students, and remarks from Appleton Mayor Jake Woodford.
