Enumclaw Memorial Day ceremonies at Purple Heart Park

The public is invited to a pair of Memorial Day ceremonies sponsored by the local chapter of Veterans of Foreign Wars.

The public is invited to a pair of Memorial Day ceremonies sponsored by the local chapter of Veterans of Foreign Wars.

The featured event will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday at Purple Heart Park along state Route 410. Speakers will include Enumclaw Mayor Liz Reynolds and state Rep. Cathy Dahlquist and entertainment will be provided by the Gateway Concert Band and Allegro Women’s Ensemble. The solemn elements of the program include “Taps” performed by Enumclaw High musicians and the laying of wreaths on a trio of park memorials.

The city will be moving bleachers to the park for the comfort of those attending.

At 9 a.m. the following day, Monday, VFW members will stage a ceremony at Enumclaw Evergreen Memorial Park.