Olympia Thunder Run

The Department of Enterprise Services has issued a permit for a second Memorial Day event on the Olympia Capitol Campus. The Olympia Thunder Run event on Monday, May 29, will bring up to 200 people to the campus, many on motorcycles.

The event to honor America's veterans is scheduled to roll onto the Campus grounds at 11:30 a.m. A ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial begins at 12:20 p.m.

Thurston County Memorial Day Celebration

Enterprise Services also issued a permit for the Thurston County Memorial Day Celebration on May 29. The event opens in the Capitol Rotunda with music at 10:30 a.m. and cannon fire in the Flag Circle at 11 a.m. The event closes with a rifle salute on the North Steps of the Legislative Building and taps.

This event, sponsored by the Thurston County Veterans Council, also will draw several hundred people to campus. The event features the Washington State American Legion Band, Capitol High School Choir, and several speakers. The ceremonies are scheduled to finish at 12 p.m.

Traffic, noise and parking impacts

Both events will impact traffic, parking and noise levels on the Capitol Campus.

In addition to the events, many other people are expected to visit the war memorials and buildings on the campus on Memorial Day.

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