City of Cape Girardeau

Service/Facility Notice

Memorial Day

City administrative offices are closed Monday, May 26. Monday's trash/recycling routes will be run on Tuesday. Tuesday's trash/recycling routes will be run on Wednesday. All other routes remain the same. Register for future holiday text, call, and email reminders at cityofcape.org/connect, and download the 2025 Printable Holiday Schedule.

Joint Veterans Council

Remember and Honor,

"If you don't understand the cost of freedom, it will disappear," said Matthew McGill of the Joint Veterans Council, as he recapped the 2023 event (see video).

Memorial Day Service 2025

Osage Centre

Monday, May 26

Municipal Band 10:30 a.m.

May 24th – May 26th, 9 am-3 pm

Memorial Day Weekend at Fort D



First observed after the end of the Civil War, Memorial Day honors the memory of U. S. soldiers who have died in military service. Local re-enactors will honor the memory of veterans past and present. May is also Historic Preservation Month, and Fort D is an early 20^th century example of citizens seeking to preserve the past. The 1861 Woodruff gun will be fired on Memorial Day. Make Fort D your destination Memorial Day Weekend. Admission is free.

Saturday, May 24

March to the River

Join local veterans in their annual March to the River! This is a family friendly event meant to bring back and recognize the true meaning of Memorial Day. They will have FREE registration at the Knights of Columbus Hall where you can also purchase a t-shirt to show support. You can park there and they will have transportation to the Flag at Memorial Plaza at Cape County Park North. They will walk to the half way point at VFW Post #3838 for a water break then continue the walk back down to the KC Hall. They will then have food and music to remember and celebrate the lives of our fallen heroes. Bring a chair and enjoy! Please "Like" and "Share" the event from their Facebook page!