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Memorial Day Patriotic Symphony Salute, Monday, May 28th beginning at 10:00 AM.

All are welcome to attend the event which features a 20 piece orchestra from the Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra performing patriotic music.

The free symphony will be held Monday, May 28 in the City Pier Park (across from the City Pier) under the recently installed shade sails.
There will be seating for approximately 400. No reserved seating is available.
Parking is available at pier or park & ride the free trolley from Crosspointe Fellowship Church at the entrance to the City. 
10:00    Invocation – Rev. Ed Moss of Crosspointe Fellowship Church Anna Maria

 -Welcome & recognition of visiting   dignitaries/officials present-  Mayor Murphy

- Colors Presentation – Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard: Color Guards, Bagpiper & Trumpeter 

- Memorial Wreath placement – Mayor Bob Johnson of Holmes Beach (Lt. Col USA-Retired) & Capt. George Barford (USN- Retired) 

- Recognition - Spouses & significant others of veterans present – Mayor Murphy

-Recognition – All veterans present (by branch of service) – Mayor Murphy

10:30-11:30  Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra performing patriotic music.