Memorial Day event with rifle salute planned for Capitol Campus May 29

The Department of Enterprise Services has issued a permit for the Thurston County Memorial Day Celebration on Monday, May 29. The event opens in the Capitol Rotunda with music at 10:30 a.m. and cannon fire from 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 will draw several hundred people to campus - in addition to others viewing the many memorials.

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

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