As Orange County starts to return to normalcy amid the COVID-19 pandemic, several events will be held this weekend to celebrate Memorial Day.

Last year saw a small crowd gather to celebrate the holiday but with health and safety guidelines lifted across North Carolina, officials are expecting larger numbers.

The Orange County Veterans Memorial Service will begin at 8 a.m. near The Robert and Pearl Seymour Center on Homestead Road in Chapel Hill. In addition to a presentation of the colors, several speakers will share their thoughts and experiences regarding the holiday.

At 10:30, members of the American Legion Post 6 will gather at their Old Post at 1714 Legion Road in Chapel Hill. From there, members of the Chapel Hill American Legion will be escorted by local law enforcement to their New Post at 3700 Highway 54 West.

At the New Post, the Memorial Day ceremony to honor fallen soldiers will begin at 11. The ceremony will feature music by special guest “Carolina Quartet,” along with other entertainment.

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