2016 Event Information
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Mercer Memorial Day 500 Dog Tag Order Form
The Mercer Memorial Day 500 Committee is accepting orders for dog tags to be added to the current 500 flags and to replace some that are missing. If you would like to honor a veteran, complete the form below and return with your check to cover the cost of the engraving.
The generosity of the businesses, groups and individuals listed below willThe generosity of the businesses, groups and individuals listed
will help make this year's Mercer Memorial Day 500 a reality.
To make a donation, please see the link on the home page - CLICK HERE
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Back Again in 2016!
BRETT ALLEN MORGAN - IN CONCERT
Learn more about Brett - CLICK HERE
See Brett's "Real Heroes Tour 2016" promo video - CLICK HERE
Click the links in the boxes below for information about the 2016 Mercer Memorial Day 500. New information will be added as it is received. Blue boxes are events that have alreay happended. Red boxes are upcoming or on-going events.
Scroll down to bottom of this page for event day information, such as parking and parade line-ups.
Mercer Memorial Day 500
FREEDOM FUN RUN - 2016
MEMORIAL DAY
MAY 30, 2016
8:30 start SHARP ~ START: Mercer Post Office
Raising of the Hometown Heroes Banners was
held on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.
Thanks to the families, friends and volunteers who came out to help raise the Hometown Heroes banners (see photo at left). More photos will be posted after Memorial Day. CLICK HERE to see a photo of the special hanging ceremony for the Josh McClimans banner.
The raising of the 500 flags took place on
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Thank you very much to all of the volunteers who came out to help in this process.
Become a Friend of the 500 DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED
Watch a Brief Video About the MMD 500
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Medal of Honor Presentation
Sponsored by the Mercer Memorial Day 500 Committee
Learn about the Medal of Honor presentations that was presented to over 1,000 students at Lakeview, Jamestown and Mercer schools in May.
A presentation was also be held for the general public in Mercer.
Four recipients of the the Medal of Honor
have a Mercer County connection.
To read about them, CLICK HERE.
Mercer Memorial Day 500
2016 Schedule of Events
(Times are approximate)
8:30 5K RACE THROUGH THE FLAGS
REGISTER 8 AM AT POST OFFICE
9:00 OPENING CEREMONY;
HONOREE INTRODUCTIONS
COURTHOUSE BANDSTAND
10:00 PRAYER SERVICE AT OLD MERCER GRAVEYARD (NEXT TO SHANNON'S KANDY KITCHEN)
9:00 TO 11:00 MILITARY EXPO
NORTH SIDE OF COURTHOUSE
9:30 TO 11:00 VETERANS
RECEPTION AND PRIZES
SOUTH SIDE OF COURTHOUSE
9:30 TO 12:00 CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE
10:00 TO 11:00 BRETT ALLEN MORGAN
SHOWCASE ENTERTAINER
COURTHOUSE BANDSTAND
11:00 MEMORIAL PARADE
PITT FROM VENANGO TO SOUTH ST.
RACE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
12:00 MEMORIAL SALUTE
3 BLOCKS SOUTH OF COURTHOUSE
MERCER CITIZENS CEMETERY
2016 Mercer Memorial Day 500 Brochure
Outside of Brochure - CLICK HERE
Inside of Brochure - CLICK HERE
Layout & Printing - Rafferty’s Printing • Mercer, PA - 724-662-1415
PLEASE NOTE: Due to printing deadlines, all donors may not be listed in the brochure. A complete list of donors is available at the link below (Friends of the 500). The committee would like to thank ALL who have made a donation this year. Without your support, this event would not happen.
This page was last updated: May 31, 2016
Memorial Day Information Links
2016 Parade Line-up List
Click on a division below to see parade line-up list. NOTE: line-up is subject to change up to day of parade.
Memorial Day is more than just a national holiday
Posted on May 6, 2016 in Ideas & Lifestyle, Newsletters
