D-Day Commemoration at the Packard Proving Grounds
Date and Time
Thursday Jun 6, 2024
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
June 6, 2024 9am - 4pm
Location
Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site 49965 Van Dyke Ave Shelby Township, MI 48317
Fees/Admission
Free
Contact Information
Mary Anne Demo
586-739-4800
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Description
Join us at the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site on June 6, 2024, as we honor the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. This free event, though registration is highly encouraged, commemorates the historic D-Day Landing with a day filled with activities beginning at 9am. The program will include flag ceremonies led by the VFW and Marine Corps League, lectures on D-Day and Packard's role in WWII, along with WWII equipment available to view on-site. Food trucks will be available in the morning and afternoon, offering coffee, pastries and lunch to attendees. Commemorative T-shirts to remember the event will also be available for pre-order until May 19th. Visit www.packard.spiritsale.com to place your order. For more information or to register, visit www.PackardProvingGrounds.org/event/DDay.