MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

Memorial Day is a special day for many Americans whose loved ones have fought for our country.

Memorial Day is a special day for many Americans whose loved ones have fought for our country.

Memorial Day is a special day for many Americans whose loved ones have fought for our country.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Several local veterans are skipping the Memorial Day Parade in Royal Oak. They say they’re upset with how the route was changed.

There is a heated battle in Royal Oak over the planned move of a war memorial.

Memorial Day is a day set aside to honor the men and women who died while serving their country.

Auburn Hills was among several Metro Detroit communities holding a Memorial Day parade on Monday.

PLYMOUTH, Mich. The normally packed Memorial Day celebration in Plymouth couldnt go on as planned due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, but instead of canceling, organizers decided to take the event on the road. UPDATE -- May 25, 2020: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 54,881; Death toll now at 5,240The staging area for Plymouths Memorial Day celebration is far less congested this year. We need to stay safe, Plymouth VFW Auxiliary Sherrie Adis said. Im glad we could do this much, Plymouth VFW Auxiliary Cathy Brya-Rotta said. This is not a day to say thank you -- this is a day to honor those who have given us the freedom, paid the ultimate price, Plymouth VFW Auxiliary Melissa Selders said.

Published: May 21, 2020, 11:54 amFARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. The city of Farmington Hills announced a virtual Memorial Day parade in lieu of a traditional parade due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. RELATED: Coronavirus in Michigan: Heres where we stand as of Thursday morningThe virtual parade will consist of photos from previous parades and messages of gratitude for veterans and frontline workers amid the pandemic. Individuals can watch the parade video online here during the upcoming holiday weekend. The city encourages residents to send messages to veterans on the website here. MORE: Coronavirus News

PLYMOUTH, Mich. Memorial Day celebrations will carry on in Plymouth with some changes due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Event organizers announced Tuesday that the annual Memorial Day Parade and following ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park will not take place. Instead there will be a short, private wreath-laying ceremony at the park where veterans can watch from outside their vehicles on Monday. A procession of veterans will then drive through the city starting at 10 a.m. Residents are encouraged to watch the procession from outside their homes in support of the veterans.