Due to last week’s inclement weather The Memorial Day ceremony was rescheduled from last week to today’s date. Click here for updates on the event.
Salute those who served with a Memorial Day tribute at the bi-monthly Sunset Sip & Stroll Farmer’s Market in La Porte’s Five Points Plaza on Thursday, May 26, 2016.
Located at the end of La Porte’s historic Main Street, Five Points Plaza will play host to a touching Memorial Day tribute where five lanterns will be released in honor of each branch of the armed forces.
Visitors will also be given luminaries to decorate, dedicate and place on the lawn during the ceremony.
Sunset Sip & Stroll Farmer’s Market
In addition to Thursday’s festivities locals and visitors of La Porte can enjoy an evening of food, wine, music and art in the Five Points Plaza every other first and third Saturday of each month.
While you’re out and about browse local farmers crops, watch local artist at work on live tandem paintings, peruse artisans creations, paint and decorate wine bottles, and stroll through the eclectic shops on Main Street where you can end your evening at a local restaurant you may not have expected to discover.
Memorial Day Tribute Schedule
- Market opens and luminary checkout begins | 5pm
- Ceremony for Memorial Day tribute | 7:30pm
- Lantern and luminary lighting begins | 8pm
Memorial Day Sunset Sip & Stroll Tribute in La Porte
- Dates: Thursday, May 26, 2016 and every first and third Saturday of the month
- Time: 5pm to 8pm
- Location: Five Points Plaza, 100 South Broadway St, La Porte, TX 77571
- Parking: Free street parking is available in the surrounding area
- Admission: Free to attend
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