City of Urbana Business Offices Closed
Submitted by BridgetB on May 23, 2022 - 2:51pmThe City of Urbana regular business offices are closed on May 30, 2022, in honor and remembrance of Memorial Day. Thank you to all who have served and who are currently serving our country in the armed forces.
HISTORY OF MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.
The Birthplace of Memorial Day and Early Observances