The combined 50th anniversary of Burton becoming a city and Memorial Day festivities will begin Friday, May 27 and run through Monday, May 30.
While May 27-29 events will focus on the 50th anniversary, Monday May 30 will be dedicated to veterans with the annual Memorial Day celebration.
On Friday, May 27 from 7-10 p.m., the weekend festivities kick off with the Burton Idol Contest hosted by Melissa Hagar (Comedy Series) with FOX 103.9’s Derek Sorenson. There will be a first, second and third winner of the contest with prizes of $500, $350 and $150 respectively.
On Saturday, May 28, there will be a cornhole tournament from noon to 5 p.m. with the Burton Rotary beer tent.
Sunday, May 29 will be a day of fun with Third Degree Burton from 1-3 p.m., Rev. Wright Time and First Cuzins of Funk from 3-5 p.m., Bill Gunther takes the stage from 5-7 p.m., followed by the John Vance Band from 7-9 p.m. These performances will all take place under the beer tent.
On Monday, May 30, Memorial Day kicks off with the Burton Memorial Day 5K Run & Walk at 8:30 a.m., the parade at 1 p.m., and a Kids Fun Zone from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the grounds around City Hall which will include inflatables, a balloon tornado, airbrush face painting and Chamberlain pony rides.
There will be a Memorial Day ceremony at the Burton Veterans Memorial on Manor Drive, a car display with a Best in Show trophy, followed by entertainment including Melissa Hagar, the John Vance Band and a flyover by the Screaming Eagles.
In the evening, there will be a candlelight vigil for veterans in the evening, followed by a fireworks display.
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