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Celebrate Memorial Day at Lakewood Cemetery

You’re invited to celebrate Memorial Day in a beautiful,
park-like setting at Lakewood Cemetery.



Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. features gospel quartet led by Robert
Robinson, music from the Minneapolis Police Band and a dove release.



Afternoon activities (noon to 3 p.m.) include World War I walking
tours given by the Friends of Fort Snelling, trolley tours of Lakewood’s
history, art and gardens, classical music concerts in Lakewood’s historic
chapel, horse-and-carriage rides around Lakewood’s oldest section with views of
Lake Calhoun, and refreshments in the garden area.

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Ride the historic streetcar from Lakewood’s old streetcar
gate to Lake Harriet and back ($2 roundtrip), from the Minnesota Streetcar
Museum, 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.



Free and open to the public (except the $2
streetcar rides).



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