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Sunday, May 24th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Wayne. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ One Fort Wayne street hosts the annual Memorial Day Parade as the Allen County Council of Veteran Organizations honors U.S. service members tomorrow. The parade starts at 11 a.m. at Parnell Avenue & State Boulevard, ending at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum with guest speakers and wreaths. WOWO
- ➤ A ceremony was held Saturday at Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum where community leaders and members dedicated a new 8-foot Peace Pole at Veterans Memorial Park with the inscription 'May Peace Prevail on Earth' in several languages including English, Spanish, Arabic, French, German, Japanese, Vietnamese and Korean. WOWO
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Community leaders gathered at Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum at 11:30 a.m. Saturday to dedicate an 8-ft Peace Pole inscribed with 'May Peace Prevail on Earth' as a symbol of global harmony (peace poles were created by Japanese activist Masahisa Goi); a Watch Fire runs until 6 p.m. 21Alive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Harvard and Stanford researchers released a report last week ranking Indiana sixth among 35 states for reading gains made from 2022 to 2025, noting that science of reading reforms helped Hoosier students improve while education leaders plan to boost early literacy support. WFFT-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jack Costello hit a three-run walk-off homer in the May 22 game that gave the TinCaps a 3-2 win over the Dayton Dragons, while left-hander Kash Mayfield struck out eight in five innings. The team played Dayton again on Saturday, May 23 at 6:35 p.m. Around Fort Wayne
- ➤ Thousands of fans attended WWE Saturday Night's Main Event at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum on Saturday. The event was the first televised WWE show since 2014 and the first in Indiana since 1992. WFFT-TV
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2026 Family History Conference
May 27-30 — Grand Wayne Convention Center — Registration required — Explore America’s genealogical history and preserve family legacies at this key annual conference.
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Sasha Rosser Comedy Show
7-10 PM — Summit City Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy the witty stand-up of Sasha Rosser as she shares her unique perspectives from science to motherhood.
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2026 Tacos, Tequila & Margarita Fest
11 AM – 2 PM — Headwaters Park — $5 entry — Celebrate the 10th annual festival with tacos, tequila, and margaritas in Fort Wayne's scenic park.
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Kansas City Mavericks at Fort Wayne Komets
5:00 – 6:05 PM — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Kids Seat Free Night and Family Ticket Deals — Experience Chuck-A-Puck and fun face painting for game-day excitement.
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Fort Wayne TinCaps vs Lake County Captains
7:05-8:05 p.m. — Parkview Field — Tickets required — Experience a fun-filled family night with exciting baseball action.
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Lake County Captains at Fort Wayne TinCaps
7:05-8:05 p.m. — Parkview Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting minor league baseball matchup filled with family-friendly entertainment.
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Matt McCusker Live
7:00 & 9:45 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian and podcaster Matt McCusker.
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Matt McCusker Live
6-7 p.m. & 9-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of comedy from rising star Matt McCusker, fresh off his Netflix special.
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Sheryl Underwood Live
6-10 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Check website for tickets — Experience an evening with Sheryl Underwood, a multi-talented entrepreneur and media personality.
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Music on the Plaza: Los Electro
Time TBD — Allen County Public Library - Main — Free entry — Enjoy a lively concert on the Library Plaza with food trucks and shaded seating.
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