Falling on the last Monday of May since 1968, Memorial Day will be observed this year on May 27. During the three-day weekend communities across Loudoun County will honor soldiers, sailors and Marines who died serving their country.

The following ceremonies are scheduled throughout the county to honor the fallen:

Saturday, May 25

Round Hill: 11th Annual Hometown Festival at the Town Park. Parade starts at 10 a.m. with a Memorial Day Ceremony afterward.

Monday, May 27

Brambleton: The Ringing in Hope Memorial Day Charity Run/Walk begins at 8 a.m. at Brambleton Plaza. Race options include a 10k, 5k and 1k walk. Registration fees apply. Visit brambleton.com for details or call 703-777-7534.

Leesburg: Annual Memorial Day Ceremony 10 a.m. at the Loudoun County Courthouse, 18 E. Market St. Lt. Gen. Richard Mills will be the keynote speaker.

Lovettsville: Ceremony 11:45 a.m. at the town square, the intersection of East Broadway and Route 287.

Purcellville: Ceremony 11:45 a.m. at Town Hall, 221 S. Nursery Ave.

Sterling: Ceremony 11 a.m. at the Veteran's Memorial, corner of North Sterling Boulevard and West Holly Avenue, near Sterling Middle School.