Friday, May 22 to Monday, July 6: Steel Stacks and Embassy Bank Hometown Heroes: images of local military heroes as a display of appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifices and contributions. The banners will display photos of the soldiers, their rank, branch of service, era of service and hometown.

Saturday, May 23 to Monday, May 25: SteelStacks Celebration features the 16th annual Hometown Heroes photo-banner display, live music, and the “A Time to Remember” ceremony. Visit artsquest.org/festivals/more-festivals-and-experiences/memorial-day-celebration/

Monday, May 25: Noon; Vietnam War Dead Memorial Service conducted by the Marine Corps League at the Killed-in-Action Memorialnear City Hall featuring prayers, music and a reading of names. Contact Doug Graves: 540-842-3241.

Lehigh Valley Marine Corps League (Detachment 296) supports veterans and participates in observing historical occasions in the Lehigh Valley area. For events, information, visit lvmcl.com/

Monday, May 25: Many government and other places close for Memorial Day.

Thursday, May 28: L.V. Veterans History Project 7 p.m. on last Thursday each month. Free. To collect, document and preserve the personal experiences of U.S. wartime veterans; to honor their service and share their stories with current and future generations, historians and equally important, the veteran’s family members. Chairman/Founder/Historian: Mike Sewards 610-434-5210. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown.