LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lakeport’s annual Memorial Day Parade will take place on Saturday, May 28.

The theme of this year's event is “Lake County Strong,” and will once again honor members of the Armed Forces.

The parade is expected to last about 45 minutes.

The route will extend from the Lake County Fairgrounds on Martin Street to Main Street, traveling north to Clear Lake Avenue, with the judges' stand in front of the Courthouse Museum between Second and Third Streets.

The Lakeport Police Department has issued a traffic advisory for the parade.

The agency reported that from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Main Street between S. Main and C streets, N. Main to Clearlake Avenue, and Martin Street east to the the Lake County Fairgrounds and S. Main Street will be closed to traffic for the parade.

Motorists are advised to use caution when driving in this area and find alternate routes when possible.

Lakeport Police and Public Works staff will be on site to conduct traffic controls and provide for public safety.