Avondale, Arizona is setting the stage for Memorial Day, with the city unveiling its plan for the national day of remembrance. City officials confirmed to the public the schedule of openings and closures for the holiday on May 27, as denoted on the city's website. City of Avondale administrative offices, along with libraries and community centers, will be closed to observe the holiday.

However, certain facilities, like the Avondale Aquatic Center and park amenities are slated to remain open for locals looking to cool off or enjoy the outdoors. The Arizona Complete Health Avondale Resource Center will close, but it will still offer Heat Relief services from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. amid Arizona's blistering May heat. On the transportation front, Valley Metro buses will run on a Sunday schedule. In contrast, there will be no RAPID/Express bus service and WeRIDE microtransit operations on that day.

While some may be off from work, the city's waste management won't be skimping on its responsibilities — Public Works will stick to the regular trash and recycling pickup schedule. Local residents looking to declutter their homes can find bulk trash zone and collection details online.

Avondale's tradition of honoring fallen soldiers will continue with a Memorial Day Ceremony, set at 8:30 a.m. at the Avondale Civic Center Amphitheater. The solemn event, a collaboration between the Avondale Parks and Recreation Department and multiple community organizations, invites the public to pay their respects to military personnel who've made the ultimate sacrifice. As always, these ceremonies serve as a stark reminder of the cost of freedom and the valor of those who lay down their lives for it.

The City of Avondale reminds its citizens and guests to reflect on the significance of Memorial Day, encouraging a holiday that is not only safe but filled with meaning. All pertinent information about the holiday schedule and city services can be found on the city's official website.