Several area communities are marking Memorial Day with special events today.

 

In Coffeyville, the  Coffeyville Veteran's Memorial Park Association is organizing a community ceremony at 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend and bring lawn chairs to the Veteran's Memorial Patio, just east of the intersection of Woodland and Overlook.  The ceremony will also be broadcast LIVE on The Mighty 690. In addition, volunteers are needed to take down and fold flags this afternoon. Those interested in volunteering can show up at 4 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery.

 

In Independence, the Mid-Continent Band will a special Memorial Day concert at 11a.m. at the Veteran's Freedom Square in Riverside Park in conjunction with the Gold Star Family Memorial Dedication.  VFW Post 1186 will also pay for kids' rides today at the park.

 

Caney will also hold a Memorial Day Service at 11 a.m. at Veteran's Memorial Park.

 

In addition, special flag displays are up at area cemeteries, including the Avenue of Flags in Fredonia.