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Memorial Day: How to observe, what's open and what's closed

Here in the greater Sacramento region, there are numerous ways to observe Memorial Day and some stores that are closed or have different hours for the day.

SACRAMENTO, Calif —

Whether it's through barbecues or visiting service men and women's graves in a cemetery, everyone has their own way of commemorating and honoring the men and woman who served in the United States military.

Across the Sacramento region, there are several organized parades and ceremonies:

Shaun Dillon for Sacramento County Supervisor 2020 contingent in the North Highlands Memorial Day Parade 

When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Where: McClellan Park, 5601 Watt Ave., North Highlands

Parade route: Southbound Watt Ave, Starting I Street to  A Street

Memorial Day Service 

When: 9 a.m. 

Where: Sierra Hills Memorial Park, 5757 Greenback Ln., Sacramento

Walk for Veterans

When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Where: 9240 Survey Rd, Elk Grove

Mount Vernon Memorial Park to Host Memorial Day Service

When: 11 a.m.

Where: 8201 Greenback Ln., Fair Oaks.

New Auburn Cemetery 

When: 9 a.m.

Where: 1040 Collins Dr., Auburn

Rio Vista Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

When: 

11 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Where:

1 Main St., Rio Vista

7th Street to City Hall 

Acacia Park Veteran's Memorial Day Ceremony

When: 

11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. 

Where: 

801 Scenic Drive, Modesto 

Memorial Day Tribute  

When: 

1 p.m. to 2 p.m.  

Where:

525 N Center Dr., Stockton

The Great Memorial Day BBQ & Veteran Tribute 

When: 

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Where:

 Wise Villa Winery 4200 Wise Road, Lincoln

Memorial Day

When: 

11:00 a.m. 

Where: 360 Fair Lane, Placerville

For people who still need to do last minute grocery shopping, there will be plenty of stores open. But, Costco is closed on Memorial Day, so make sure to make that Costco run for the day the weekend before.

Here is a list of businesses that will be open and closed during the holiday:

Closed for the Day:

Different Hours:

  • Kohl’s - closes at 9 p.m. instead of 10 p.m.

Normal Hours of Operation:

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