2026 Memorial Day Events and beyond
A homecoming is planned for Cochranton this weekend. A variety of events will bring past and current community members together.
A reunion of graduates of Cochranton High School will assemble at their former school to renew friendships and share childhood memories. Alumni that have graduated more than 50 years return to their alma mater on Saturday for an afternoon luncheon. Over 100 former “Cardinals” are registered for the event. This is the 40th year the event has been held.
Sunday morning, the community is invited to attend the annual Church in the Park event held at the Lions Community Park starting at 10:30 AM. The service will be a celebration of the nation’s upcoming anniversary and features patriot music and readings. Attendees are reminded to bring their own seating. The open-air service has become a popular feature of the Memorial Day weekend.
The annual Memorial Day observance conducted by the Cochranton American Legion will be held at the Cochranton Cemetery on Monday morning at 10 AM. The parade has been reinstated and will form at the Cochranton Area Public Library at 9:30 AM. Led by the Cochranton High School Marching Band, the parade will proceed up Adams Street to the cemetery.
This will be the 80th year the James L. Steen Jr. Post 836 has conducted the exercises for the community. The traditional program will feature patriot readings, music and military customs. In case of inclement weather, the program will be moved to Cochranton Jr. Sr. High School.
The Memorial Day weekend is a kickoff for a summer of activities; coming up next week will be Cochranton Area Redevelopment Effort’s (CARE) “Music in the Park” series of free outdoor concerts at Lions Community Park. The first outdoor concert is scheduled for Wednesday evening, May 27th. Music will be provided by “Touch of Grey Trio”, remember to bring your own seating, the program begins at 6 PM.
As part of CARE’s speaker series, local historian Mark Roche will conduct a guided tour of the Cochranton Cemetery, scheduled for Saturday May 30th at 1 PM. The program explores the history of the establishment and growth of the local cemetery. It will include walking sections of the cemetery to highlight notable individuals interred on the grounds. There will be transportation for those not wishing to walk. In case of rain the program will be rescheduled for a later date.
Watch for a full schedule of activities coming to the community in June, which include two concerts and a community celebration of the nation’s 250th Birthday set for Flag Day (Sunday June 14th). The Flag Day event will begin with a Church in the Park gathering at 10:30 AM with a CARE concert by “The Necessary Experience” at 2 PM.
A reunion of graduates of Cochranton High School will assemble at their former school to renew friendships and share childhood memories. Alumni that have graduated more than 50 years return to their alma mater on Saturday for an afternoon luncheon. Over 100 former “Cardinals” are registered for the event. This is the 40th year the event has been held.
Sunday morning, the community is invited to attend the annual Church in the Park event held at the Lions Community Park starting at 10:30 AM. The service will be a celebration of the nation’s upcoming anniversary and features patriot music and readings. Attendees are reminded to bring their own seating. The open-air service has become a popular feature of the Memorial Day weekend.
The annual Memorial Day observance conducted by the Cochranton American Legion will be held at the Cochranton Cemetery on Monday morning at 10 AM. The parade has been reinstated and will form at the Cochranton Area Public Library at 9:30 AM. Led by the Cochranton High School Marching Band, the parade will proceed up Adams Street to the cemetery.
This will be the 80th year the James L. Steen Jr. Post 836 has conducted the exercises for the community. The traditional program will feature patriot readings, music and military customs. In case of inclement weather, the program will be moved to Cochranton Jr. Sr. High School.
The Memorial Day weekend is a kickoff for a summer of activities; coming up next week will be Cochranton Area Redevelopment Effort’s (CARE) “Music in the Park” series of free outdoor concerts at Lions Community Park. The first outdoor concert is scheduled for Wednesday evening, May 27th. Music will be provided by “Touch of Grey Trio”, remember to bring your own seating, the program begins at 6 PM.
As part of CARE’s speaker series, local historian Mark Roche will conduct a guided tour of the Cochranton Cemetery, scheduled for Saturday May 30th at 1 PM. The program explores the history of the establishment and growth of the local cemetery. It will include walking sections of the cemetery to highlight notable individuals interred on the grounds. There will be transportation for those not wishing to walk. In case of rain the program will be rescheduled for a later date.
Watch for a full schedule of activities coming to the community in June, which include two concerts and a community celebration of the nation’s 250th Birthday set for Flag Day (Sunday June 14th). The Flag Day event will begin with a Church in the Park gathering at 10:30 AM with a CARE concert by “The Necessary Experience” at 2 PM.
Cochranton Returns to Traditional Memorial Day Services (2023)
The Cochranton American Legion Post 836 announced that the Memorial Day Observance to be held at the Cochranton Cemetery at 10 AM will include the annual parade. The parade, forms at the Cochranton Area Public Library and proceeds up Adams Street to the cemetery, starting at 9:30.
The main speaker for the service is be Cochranton resident and Vietnam Veteran Stephen Carroll. The program will include patriot readings, including Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and Joyce Kilmer’s World War I poem, “In Flanders Field”. Music will be offered by the Cochranton High School Marching Band and a special choral selection by the Cochranton’s Women Club.
Special guests for the event include members of the 150th Pennsylvania “Bucktail” Brigade and World War II historian, Pat Emig. The Cochranton Heritage Society has provided a self-guided tour of the resting places of those local residents that were Killed in Action. A display of military “Honor Rolls” pays homage to the local residents that have served during the nation’s wars. The ceremony will conclude with the final roll-call of recent interred veterans and the traditional rifle salute and taps.
In the event of inclement weather, the observance will be moved to the Cochranton Jr. Sr. High School at 10 AM.
The Cochranton American Legion Post 836 announced that the Memorial Day Observance to be held at the Cochranton Cemetery at 10 AM will include the annual parade. The parade, forms at the Cochranton Area Public Library and proceeds up Adams Street to the cemetery, starting at 9:30.
The main speaker for the service is be Cochranton resident and Vietnam Veteran Stephen Carroll. The program will include patriot readings, including Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and Joyce Kilmer’s World War I poem, “In Flanders Field”. Music will be offered by the Cochranton High School Marching Band and a special choral selection by the Cochranton’s Women Club.
Special guests for the event include members of the 150th Pennsylvania “Bucktail” Brigade and World War II historian, Pat Emig. The Cochranton Heritage Society has provided a self-guided tour of the resting places of those local residents that were Killed in Action. A display of military “Honor Rolls” pays homage to the local residents that have served during the nation’s wars. The ceremony will conclude with the final roll-call of recent interred veterans and the traditional rifle salute and taps.
In the event of inclement weather, the observance will be moved to the Cochranton Jr. Sr. High School at 10 AM.
Memorial Day Weekend in Cochranton (2022)
Cochranton will have a weekend of activities leading up to the annual Memorial Day observance held at the Cochranton Cemetery.
The community will have its annual garage / yard sales on Friday and Saturday, along with the monthly Flea Market at the Cochranton Fairgrounds on River Street. The Cochranton Area Public Library will have its annual book sale, plant sale and rummage sale at the library on Pine Street both days from 9-4. An All-you-can-eat donation pancake breakfast will be held at the Presbyterian Church on Smith Street from 8AM to 11AM, Saturday morning.
On Sunday, a new event, a Community Church Services will be held in Lions Community Park in the main pavilion. The service will be conducted by the Cochranton Ministerial Association and will include local musicians. Attendees are asked to bring lawn chairs with the service beginning at 10:30. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the accommodations at the park.
The Memorial Day Observance at the Cochranton Cemetery will begin at 10 AM. Due to scheduling conflicts there will not be a parade. The ceremony will be conducted by the James L. Steen American Legion Post 836 of Cochranton. This marks the seventy-sixth year for the annual event. The featured speaker will be SFC William Earl Marceau III. The eighteen year veteran of the United States Army Infantry has served two combat tours to Iraq. He served as part of Operation Phantom Fury, the second battles of Falucia and Mosul. Marceau is a member of the Army Reserve. Also included in the annual program will be patriotic readings and music.
On display at the cemetery are honor rolls of local veterans from the Revolutionary War through the Korean conflict. A self-guided tour is available to visit the graves of the Cochranton Veterans that were killed in action and the resting places of the former mayors of the Borough of Cochranton.
Cochranton will have a weekend of activities leading up to the annual Memorial Day observance held at the Cochranton Cemetery.
The community will have its annual garage / yard sales on Friday and Saturday, along with the monthly Flea Market at the Cochranton Fairgrounds on River Street. The Cochranton Area Public Library will have its annual book sale, plant sale and rummage sale at the library on Pine Street both days from 9-4. An All-you-can-eat donation pancake breakfast will be held at the Presbyterian Church on Smith Street from 8AM to 11AM, Saturday morning.
On Sunday, a new event, a Community Church Services will be held in Lions Community Park in the main pavilion. The service will be conducted by the Cochranton Ministerial Association and will include local musicians. Attendees are asked to bring lawn chairs with the service beginning at 10:30. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the accommodations at the park.
The Memorial Day Observance at the Cochranton Cemetery will begin at 10 AM. Due to scheduling conflicts there will not be a parade. The ceremony will be conducted by the James L. Steen American Legion Post 836 of Cochranton. This marks the seventy-sixth year for the annual event. The featured speaker will be SFC William Earl Marceau III. The eighteen year veteran of the United States Army Infantry has served two combat tours to Iraq. He served as part of Operation Phantom Fury, the second battles of Falucia and Mosul. Marceau is a member of the Army Reserve. Also included in the annual program will be patriotic readings and music.
On display at the cemetery are honor rolls of local veterans from the Revolutionary War through the Korean conflict. A self-guided tour is available to visit the graves of the Cochranton Veterans that were killed in action and the resting places of the former mayors of the Borough of Cochranton.