Good morning, South Bend.

On Monday, Memorial Day, South Bend held its 99th West Side Memorial Day Parade where 482 veterans' names were read at Saint Joseph Cemetery to honor their service—organizers plan a special 100th parade next year and will begin meetings in January to set up the event.

On May26, the Mishawaka Memorial Day Parade honored veterans with a display of community spirit & ceremonial tributes that included military salutes, local marching bands, and civic groups.

Photos show children, families, and service members engaging in the memorial observance.

South Bend Police chased a stolen vehicle after a call from the 2700 block of Westmoor Street around 9:30 p.m.—the pursuit ended near Woodlawn Boulevard and Portage Avenue, where the suspect was arrested and taken to the Saint Joseph County Jail.

The South Bend Tribune Athlete of the Week poll for May 19–25 is now open with eight record-setting nominees and a new rule that lets each device—phone+computer+tablet—vote only once per hour to keep the process fair.

The poll will close at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, May 29.

German Township Community Picnic

9:30 p.m. — 51755 Portage Rd, South Bend, IN — Cash donations or pantry items — Enjoy an evening with Martin's chicken, sides, and beverages at this community gathering.

Women’s Wellness Awareness Event

4-6 p.m. — OneRoof Southeast Neighborhood Center — No RSVP needed — Engage in crafts and resources while enjoying snacks at this family-friendly wellness event.

Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay

8:45-11:00 p.m. — South Bend Scottish Rite — Candlelight experience — Enjoy a mesmerizing tribute to Coldplay's greatest hits performed by a string quartet.

Pizza and Paint: A Mental Health Awareness Gathering

5-7 p.m. — St. Joseph County Public Library Community Learning Center — Free entry — Enjoy a creative painting session paired with delicious pizza while raising mental health awareness.

The Big Run 5K

7-8:30 p.m. — Central Park — Free entry — Celebrate Global Running Day with a 5K and support community initiatives.

Lowbrow Sideshow 2025

11 a.m. – 7 p.m. — Brett Gordon's Towing and Repair — $8 Pre-Sale, $10 Door — Celebrate local art, music, and custom vehicles at this vibrant annual festival.

South Bend Women’s Small Group

6:45-7:30 a.m. — South Bend, Indiana — Contact for details — Engage with the community in a supportive women's group setting.

Watercolor Painting Class for Beginners

10 AM – 12 PM — Howard Park, Farmer Room — $5/class, $30/session — Learn the basics of watercolor painting with an enthusiastic instructor focused on technique and creativity.

Ben Folds Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Morris Performing Arts Center — Tickets range from $78 to $176 — Experience the musical stylings of Ben Folds in an intimate concert setting.

South Bend Royal Princess Ball

12:00 – 3:30 PM — Holiday Inn Mishawaka — Ticket required — Experience a magical day of princess-themed fun with character meet and greets, performances, and games.