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38th Annual Police Memorial Commemoration – Police Week 2023
May 13-20, 2023
38th Annual Commemoration
The Police Memorial Society sponsors the Annual Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Society Commemoration in conjunction with National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day. Public events include a parade down Lakeside Avenue (“Police Memorial Way”) followed by a commemorative service at the Peace Officers Memorial.
Thank You to Our Past Sponsors
Also, thank you to Captain Keith Sulzer for his sponsorship!
2023 Police Week Events
Some events subject to change
Saturday, May 13
Grave Marker Ceremony & Placement
8:00 a.m.
Police Memorial Square (Huntington Park)
After a brief ceremony at 8:00 a.m. at the Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial® (GCPOM®) located in Huntington Park, Lakeside Avenue and West 3rd Street, volunteers will travel throughout the region and place markers on the graves of the Officers commemorated on the GCPOM® Memorial.
Monday, May 15
Candlelight Vigil
7:45 p.m.
Police Memorial Square (Huntington Park)
At Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial site, begins promptly at 7:45 p.m.
Contact us at info@policememorialsociety.org
Thursday, May 18
Cleveland Police Badge Case Ceremony
11:00 a.m.
Cleveland Police HQ
Begins at 11:00 a.m. 1st Floor, Cleveland Police HQ, Justice Center – 1300 Ontario Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Hero’s Welcome
8:00 p.m.
Sausalito
8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at Sausolito on Ninth, 1360 E. 9th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44114. Live music by “New Barleycorn” and complimentary appetizers.
Friday, May 19
Parade
10:30 a.m.
Steps off at 10:30 a.m. from Lakeside Avenue and East 12th Street, continuing along Lakeside Avenue to the GCPOM®. Parade participants include officers from local, county, state and federal agencies throughout the U.S. and Canada; and surviving family members of officers who made the supreme sacrifice.
Memorial Service
11:30 a.m.
Police Memorial Square (Huntington Park)
All are encouraged to gather at the GCPOM® at 11:30 a.m. immediately following the parade in “Keeping the Promise to Never Forget Our Fallen Heroes®.”
Luncheon
After Service
FOP Lodge
For parade participants immediately following the Memorial Service at the FOP Lodge No. 8, 2249 Payne Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114.
Greater Cleveland Police Emerald Society
4:00 p.m.
CPPA
Fellowship Event, CPPA, Upstairs Hall, 1303 West 58th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44102 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Police Fellowship Steak Roast
6:00 p.m.
CPPA
CPPA, Hall, 1303 West 58th St., Cleveland, Ohio 44102 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sponsored by Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association and Chicago Police Emerald Society.
Saturday, May 21
Police Patch Collectors Show
10:00 a.m.
Double Tree Hotel
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Double Tree Hotel, 1111 Lakeside Avenue.
More Information
Cleveland International Tattoo®
7:00 p.m.
Public Hall
Highlighting the weekend will be the “Tattoo” at Cleveland Public Hall at 7:00 p.m. A spectacular demonstration of pageantry, music, song, drill and dance. Featured performers include The Pipes and Drums of the Cleveland Police, the United States Marine Corps New Orleans Jazz Band and more! For more information, please visit: clevelandtattoo.org. After-Tattoo Party immediately following the Tattoo at DoubleTree Hotel.