Places of Remembrance 1914-1918 > Memorial Day 2016-2017Memorial Day is celebrated every year on the last Monday in May and pays tribute to the American servicemen and women who died while serving in the U.S Armed Forces.
This American holiday dates to the end of the American Civil War. It is usually celebrated on the day before (Sunday), in the morning in Belleau and in the afternoon in Seringes-et-Nesles. These official ceremonies are attended by French and American representatives, veterans and many service members. The Memorial Day is the opportunity for the public to honor and gather with their Armed Forces.