BAD KREUZNACH, Germany -- The city of Bad Kreuznach hosts a tour by veterans, a closure ceremony, German-American activities and a monument dedication May 25-27 as part of farewell activities for the 1st Armored Division. The division headquarters is relocating to Wiesbaden in preparation for the eventual return of U.S. military installations in Bad Kreuznach to the German government by the end of the year.

Events include a monument dedication at the Kurhaus May 25 at 3 p.m., a closure ceremony (and parade back to Rose Barracks) at Moebus Stadium May 25 at 4:30 p.m., a children’s festival at the elementary school at Römerkastell with rides and more May 27 at 11 a.m., a German-American half marathon at 2 p.m. May 27 (starts at Moebus Stadium  call civ 0671-792 266 to register), a German-American basketball game at the Realschule Heidenmauer May 27 at 4 p.m. and a variety show at the Jakob-Keifer-Hall with music and dance (free admission tickets available at the Tourist Information Office on Europaplatz) May 27 at 5 p.m.

A special exhibit, "50 Years of the American Forces in Bad Kreuznach," continues at the Sparkasse on the Kornmarkt through June 22. The exhibit is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (open until 5:30 p.m. Thursdays).

The 1st Armored Division Association will host a car wash May 19 from 10 a.m. to noon on Rose Barracks (by the theater) to raise funds for the monument to be dedicated in Bad Kreuznach May 25. Cost will be $5 per car.