The annual Memorial Day programs in Perry and Minburn take place this morning.

Perry’s event is a joint effort between Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2060 and American Legion Post 85.  The program will be held at the Perry Performing Arts Center.

It features commemorative readings and musical presentations, along with the firing of traditional rifle volleys and the playing of taps.

The Carris Family Funeral Home will continue their tradition of providing coffee and baked goods for attendees.

The public is welcome to attend the free program that starts at 10am.

Minburn’s program is hosted by American Legion Post 99 It starts at the Brown Cemetery at 9:30am followed by Kimrey Cemetery at 10:00, Elmwood Cemetery at 10:30 and the Raccoon River Bridge at 11am.

The featured speaker is Pastor Jim Edmonson with the Washington Chapel Church of Christ and bugler Emily Judd will also perform.

Everyone is invited to attend.