Inclement Weather Update
Due to anticipated inclement weather, some of the City’s scheduled Memorial Day weekend activities have been rescheduled or altered. Please see the updated schedule below:
- The America250 Music in Mason concert planned for Friday, May 22 has been rescheduled to Friday, May 29 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mason Downtown Plaza.
- The annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25 will take place as planned. Please check social media and the City’s website for any changes.
- The Memorial Day Ceremony will take place inside the Mason Municipal Center on Monday, May 25, immediately following the parade.
- The America250 Community Picnic has been canceled.
Thank you for your patience as we work to ensure a positive experience at our community events!
The City of Mason is proud to honor the men and women who served our country in the Armed Forces. The month of May provides the opportunity for the Mason community to express gratitude to all the servicemen, women, and their families for the sacrifices they have made to protect our Nation. Memorial Day also provides the opportunity for the City to pay respect to military personnel who lost their lives protecting our freedoms.
Join the City in honoring our nation’s heroes by participating in one of the many initiatives taking place throughout the month of May as well as taking the time to honor those who lost their lives in the line of service as part of Memorial Day events on Monday, May 25.
The City of Mason, in partnership with the American Legion Post 194 in Mason, will host the annual Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony and Community Picnic on Monday, May 25. New this year the City will host a community picnic immediately following the Memorial Day
Ceremony in celebration of America250.
Memorial Day activities will kick off with the annual parade hosted by the American Legion Post 194 beginning at 10:00 a.m. The parade begins at the American Legion located at 401 Reading Road and will travel north along State Route 42, turn right onto Mason Montgomery Road, and conclude by turning left onto Foxfield Drive, ending at the Mason Municipal Center.
Following the parade, join the American Legion in partnership with the City of Mason for the Memorial Day Ceremony located in the parking lot of the Municipal Center, adjacent to the Mason Veterans Memorial. If inclement weather occurs, the Ceremony will be hosted inside the Municipal Center. At the conclusion of the Ceremony, family, friends, and visitors are invited to join the City and the American Legion for a Community Picnic at the Mason Municipal Campus.
As you gather with family and friends this Memorial Day, the City encourages the community to take a moment to recognize the true meaning of the holiday and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Participation in the annual parade and ceremony is a meaningful way to demonstrate gratitude, reflect together and ensure their sacrifice is never forgotten. This year’s Memorial Day ceremony will feature guest speaker U.S. Army veteran Pastor Rob Rhodes and a special performance by the Mason Community Band.
Following the Ceremony, gather with family and friends from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. for the America250 Community Picnic including an afternoon of live music by the 122nd Ohio Army National Guard Band, activities, crafts, food trucks and adult beverages provided by the American Legion Post 194.
In addition, the public is welcome to join the VFW Post 9622 as they host a memorial ceremony at the gravesite of founding member, Robert N. Mount in Rose Hill Cemetery beginning at 11:00 a.m. Rose Hill Cemetery is located across the street from the Mason Municipal Center at 171 Mason Montgomery Road.
The City of Mason would like to say thank you to our Nation’s past and present military personnel for their service to our country.
Mason Community Center
Veterans and active military personnel are welcome to visit the Mason Community Center for FREE Sunday, May 10 through Saturday, May 17. Active and retired military are also eligible for 20% off monthly membership rates at the Mason Community Center! New military memberships receive the first month FREE. Please bring a valid military ID to take advantage of this offer.
The Grizzly Golf Course
The City invites past and present military members to enjoy a free round of golf at The Grizzly located at 6100 Legacy Park Way. Veterans and active military can take advantage of this special offer Monday, May 18 through Monday, May 25. The Grizzly encourages veterans and active military members to schedule their round in advance by calling 513.398.7700. Proper military ID is required to take advantage of the Memorial Day offer. To ensure The Grizzly can accommodate interested veterans and active military personnel, this offer is limited to one round per person.
Come Together Mason e-Gift Card
All past and present military personnel are eligible to receive a $20 Come Together Mason e-gift card as a thank you for your service. This e-gift card can be redeemed at over 60 small businesses in Mason.
Veterans can request their e-gift card by simply emailing [email protected] beginning Monday, May 18 through Monday, May 25. Please indicate your name, branch of service and years served. Please note, there is a limit of one gift card per veteran and per email address. Thank you for your service!
Mason Municipal Aquatic Center
Veterans and active military personnel are welcome to visit the Mason Municipal Aquatic Center leisure pool and enclosed 50-meter pool for FREE Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25 as part of opening weekend at this signature wellness amenity in Mason!
Veterans Fishing Event
Veterans and active military members are encouraged to join the City of Mason, in partnership with Casting Freedom, for the annual veterans fishing event on Saturday, June 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Pine Hill Lakes Park located at 211 Kings Mill Road. Casting Freedom is a local non-profit organization that provides fishing programs and equipment for veterans and Gold Star families to create opportunities to receive the therapeutic benefits of the outdoors. All veterans and active military members who register for the event are eligible to receive a free fishing pole and bait. Complimentary fishing supplies are available on a first come first serve basis and are limited to veterans and active military members, however family and friends are welcome to register and join. Come connect with other area veterans while enjoying the outdoors. Click here to register today.