1. Many LeClaire businesses are open on Memorial Day and we have some special ceremonies, too. Of special note is the final dedication of the Scott County Freedom Rock with completed lighting. There will be program and official lighting of the Rock at 8:30pm on May 25th. Details are below. Photos are available upon request.
  2. Monday, May 25: Memorial Day Services. 10:30am, Glendale Cemetery, 598 S 14th Street, LeClaire, IA. Veterans will place a wreath at the cemetery's flag memorial. 11am, Bridgeview Elementary School, 316 S. 12th St. A service will be conducted with LeClaire Councilman and Army Sgt First Class, Justin Graff, speaking and the Pleasant Valley 9th Grade Concert Band performing.
  3. Monday, May 25, 8:30pm: Lighting Dedication to celebrate the completion of the Scott County Freedom Rock. 8:30pm, south end of LeClaire Levee. A service will be conducted with LeClaire Councilman and Army Sgt First Class, Justin Graff and LeClaire Mayor, Bob Scannell speaking. The colors will be presented and there will be a prayer service and bagpipe performance. The completed Scott County Freedom Rock with landscaping will be lit for the first time.
  4. Monday, May 25: Many LeClaire Businesses are Open on Memorial Day!
  5. Shops - Antique Archaeology 10am-6pm, Artswork 10am-5pm, Aunt Hattie's 10:30am-5pm, Grace Home Furnishings 10am-5pm, Grasshoppers Noon-4pm, Isabel Bloom Noon-4pm, LeClaire Olive Oil Co. 10am-5pm, Mississippi Cottage Antiques 10am-4pm, Unique Recycled Creations & Gifts 10am-4pm.
  6. Food / Restaurants - Bierstube 10:30am-10pm/bar until midnight, Big Dave & Holly's 11am-9pm, Blue Iguana 11am-9pm, Crane & Pelican 11am-9pm, Happy Joe's 11am-9pm, Jones St Java House 8am-4pm, Riverview Roadhouse, 11am-?, The Shameless Chocoholic Noon-4pm.
  7. Attractions - Buffalo Bill Museum 9am-5pm, Mississippi River Distilling Co. 10am-5pm, Wide River Winery 11am-6pm.
  8. If you don't see your favorite listed here, please call them to check on their hours that day:
  9. http://www.visitleclaire.com/index2.html

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