Flapjacks are flipping, paraders are parading, concerts are rocking and the Kiddos are lovin' the carnival at Mill Valley's biggest celebration of the year. Spend the day in Mill Valley on Monday, May 29 and enjoy a full day food and fun with friends and family this Memorial Day Weekend!

Pancake Breakfast :: Memorial Service :: Memorial Day Parade
Kiddo! Family Carnival :: Concerts on the Green

PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7-11am, City Hall

Batter up and fill your bellies with the Mill Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association's dee-licious Pancake Breakfast. Serving up a yummy breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. Adults $10, Kids under 13 $5. Enjoy with the friendly folks in Mill Valley....present company included. Yep, that's right....Talkin' 'bout Mill Valley, That's my home.

MEMORIAL SERVICE, 9:45am, The Depot

It’s important that we remember why we have a Memorial Day holiday and honor those who fought for our country and have earned our eternal gratitude. As we all enjoy time with family and friends, take a moment to remember the sacrifices that make it possible for us to enjoy our freedoms. There will be speakers, flag raising, singing and more.

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE, 10:30am starts at Old Mill Park

Get ready to catch some candy, wave to familiar faces and make new friends at this years Memorial Day Parade. The parade starts at Old Mill Park at 10:30am and winds its way throughout downtown. Please note, because of the construction on Miller Avenue, the parade route has been changed. See map below for this years parade route.

KIDDO! FAMILY CARNIVAL

Beginning Friday, May 26 and running through Monday, May 29, join Kiddo! for a real old-fashioned carnival at the Mill Valley Middle School. There will be rides for all ages, plus food and games. The littlest ones in the family will love the Berry-Go-Round and the Tune Train, while the teenagers will be thrilled with the Sizzler, Zipper, Tilt-A-Whirl and the Texas Tornado, among many more.

Advance discounted ticket vouchers will be available to purchase (CHECK OR CASH ONLY) in the Kiddo! office Monday through Thursday, May 22-25, 8:15am-3:30pm and Friday May 26 from 8:30am until 1:00pm and at the Mill Valley Community Center on Thursday May 25 from 2pm-5pm and Friday May 22 from 2pm-3:00pm. Advance ticket vouchers are $25 and may be turned in at the Carnival for a ticket book or for a one day wrist band for unlimited rides. Once the Carnival begins, wristbands will be $35 and books $30. Food and games are extra. A part of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Kiddo! and the programs it funds for Mill Valley’s K-8 public schools.

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CONCERTS ON THE GREEN

Break out those dancing shoes and enjoy the free Concert on the Green to the music of The 85's, Beso Negro, Matt Jaffe & the Distractions and the Mill Valley Middle School Bluegrass Club. There will be food and drinks on sale, including two of my personal favorites, Lagunitas and Laughing Glass Cocktails!

Hope to see you there!