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Memorial Day Events
Monday, May 30, 2022
From stirring ceremonies to military tributes throughout Orange County to salute those who served our country.

** Due to possible last minute changes to times & locations to the events below, we encourage you to click on the link of the event holder to get the most updated information.

Anaheim Brea
Corona Del Mar
Costa Mesa Cypress
Dana Point Fountain Valley
Fullerton Huntington Beach
Laguna Hills Irvine
Lake Forest La Palma
Mission Viejo Newport Beach
San Clemente Seal Beach
Santa Ana Westminster
Yorba Linda
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ANAHEIM

Anaheim Cemetery Memorial Day Program
Monday, May 30, 2022
11 am

The Orange County Cemetery District will once again host in person Memorial Day Services honoring veterans at all three of the District's cemeteries; Anaheim Cemetery, El Toro Memorial Park and Santa Ana Cemetery.

The program is sponsored by the American Legion Post 72 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3173. The observance will include special guest speakers, a wreath presentation, poetic readings and a Rifle Volley Salute. The Orange County Cemetery District wishes to thank all of the many volunteers who are making this program possible.

LOCATION:
Anaheim Cemetery, on the steps of the Community Mausoleum
1400 E Sycamore St
Anaheim, CA

INFORMATION:
If you want further information about the services, please call the District office at (949) 951-9102.

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BREA

Veterans of War Memorial Day Event

Memory Garden's first "Avenue of the Flags" displayed six flags on May 30, 1958. Today there are over 1100 full size burial flags flown each Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Each one of these flags was given by a grateful nation to the family of a Veteran at the time of his or her passing. The grave of each Veteran interred in our cemetery will also be decorated with a white cross and a miniature flag.

LOCATION:
Memory Garden Memorial Park and Mortuary
455 W Central Ave
Brea, CA

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CORONA DEL MAR

Veterans of War Memorial Day Event
Monday, May 30, 2022
11 am

The public is invited to join Pacific View Memorial Park for a special Memorial Day event in honor and celebration of those who have proudly served our country.

LOCATION:
Pacific View Memorial Park & Mortuary
3500 Pacific View Dr
Corona del Mar, California 92625

INFORMATION:
For more information, please call 949.644.2700

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COSTA MESA

Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 30, 2022
11 am

Help honor and remember the courageous men and women who fought for our freedom by joining the Freedom Committee of Orange County and the Stanley W. Ekstrom Foundation for its 68th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony.

The service will feature military fly-over, military band, inspiring speeches and the lunch served to all in attendance.

LOCATION:
Harbor Lawn-Mt. Olive Memorial Park
1625 Gisler Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA

Military Gas Giveaway
Monday, May 30, 2022
8:00—10:00 am

Nuvision Credit Union will host its annual gas-giveaway on Memorial Day, in honor of veterans and active military personnel.

If you’re a veteran or active-duty military member in Southern California, we invite you to join us to enjoy a FREE full tank of gas*. Let us thank you for your sacrifice and love for our country! The two-hour giveaway, dedicated to all members of the military, is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on May 30th.

Must show valid VA or Military ID – Only trucks, automobiles and motorcycles – no boats, RVs, commercial vehicles. Maximum 20 gallons per vehicle.

LOCATION:
ARCO
2490 Fairview Rd
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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CYPRESS

Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 30, 2022

For 2022 - . There will be a virtual program available on Monday, May 30, 2022

Forest Lawn – Cypress will be providing vintage military displays and vehicles on Memorial Day. Program highlights include Keynote address by Garth Massey, USMC Leadership Pasedena, patriotic music by Western High School Band, Rifle Salute, Invocation, Color Guard and wreath laying.

Following the Memorial Day Celebration, attendees will be treated to ice cream and much more for the entire family.

LOCATION:
Forest Lawn - Cypress
4471 Lincoln Ave.
Cypress, CA

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DANA POINT

Veterans of War Memorial Day Event
Monday, May 30, 2022
10-11:30 am

Dana Point Veterans of War Post 9934 presents this annual Memorial Day Event held at Pines Park in Capistrano Beach. A special part of this program is the “Boots and Rifle” ceremony conducted by officers of Post 9934, and the bugle call, TAPS played by that master of the trumpet, David Longoria.

Program will feature Marine Color Guard, vocalists, speakers OC Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, Dana Point Police Services Captain Kirsten Monteleone and a Squadron Commander and Chaplain from Marine Aircraft Group 39. The program will include special recognition to veterans of World War II and Korea.

LOCATION:
Pines Park
34941 Camino Capistrano
Capistrano Beach, California

INFORMATION:
For more information about the event, or VFW membership or donations, call 949-248-7696

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY

Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 30, 2022
10-11:30 am

The City of Fountain Valley and the West Orange County Veterans of Foreign Affairs Post and Auxiliary 9557 will be hosting an in-person Memorial Day Flag Raising Ceremony starting at 10:00am on Monday, May 30 in Veterans Park (17635 Los Alamos St.). The event will also be live streamed on the Fountain Valley Recreation & Community Services Department’s Facebook page.

LOCATION:
Fountain Valley Veterans Memorial
17635 Los Alamos Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

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FULLERTON

Fullerton Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 30, 2022
10 am

Patriotic speaker for this year's event will be Brigadier General David G. Smith, Special Assistant to the Commanding General, for the California State Guard (CSG).

Free to the public, the program is sponsored by the nonprofit American Veterans Memorial Association and the City of Fullerton. Members of the public including all veterans and their families are invited to attend.

LOCATION:
Loma Vista Memorial Park
701 E. Bastanchury Road
Fullerton

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HUNTINGTON BEACH

Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 30, 2022
10 am

This Memorial Day ceremony in honor of veterans who have lost their lives in battle is hosted by the American Legion Post 133. The program features a 21-gun salute, flag-raising and playing of taps. Local dignitaries will also be in attendance.

LOCATION:
Huntington Beach Pier
325 Pacific Coast Highway, Pier Plaza
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

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IRVINE

Memorial Day Ceremonies
Monday, May 31, 2021
10:00am

To honor our nation’s fallen, the City of Irvine is hosting two Memorial Day events.

Sunday, May 29, 2022 4 pm
Northwood Memorial Candle Lighting Ceremony - a special candle lighting ceremony will be held at the Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial at Northwood Community Park. To honor our military fallen, we are pleased to feature guest speakers Jim and Carla Hogan, Gold Star parents of Lance Corporal Donald J. Hogan who lost his life while serving our nation in Afghanistan. The ceremony is held in partnership with the Northwood Memorial Committee. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Northwood Community Park is at 4531 Bryan Ave., Irvine.

Monday, May 30, 2022 10 am
The City of Irvine will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony in the Formal Garden at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park. A Commanding Officer from Irvine’s adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion will speak to pay tribute to our military fallen. Guests will have the opportunity to honor family and friends who have died in the line of duty by posting a brief remembrance on a memory board at the event. Cards will be available for well-wishers to send a message of appreciation and support to members of Irvine’s adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion. Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park is at 4 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine. For better access to the event, please enter the parking lot located on Harvard Avenue at San Juan.

LOCATION:
Northwood Community Park, 4531 Bryan Ave., at the corner of Yale and Bryan avenues in Irvine. (Sunday)

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LAGUNA HILLS

Memorial Day Half Marathon
May 30, 2022

Honoring the United States Marine Corps Dark Horse Battalion, this favorite Memorial Day running event takes place in the beautiful Orange County cities of Laguna Hills, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Woods, and Laguna Niguel. Runners and walkers of all experience levels are invited to come out and enjoy the Memorial Day festivities!

With a half marathon (13.1 miles), 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles), 10K Run/Walk (6.2 miles) and a Kid's Run (1/2 Mile), there is something for everyone!

INFORMATION:
Starts in front of the Saddleback Memorial Medical Center and finishes at the Laguna Hills Community Center.

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LAKE FOREST

El Toro Memorial Park Memorial Day Program
Monday, May 30, 2022
11 am

The Orange County Cemetery District will once again host in person Memorial Day Services honoring veterans at all three of the District's cemeteries; Anaheim Cemetery, El Toro Memorial Park and Santa Ana Cemetery.

Keynote Speaker will be Vietnam Veteran Bill Ring who flew over 500 combat missions with the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165, First Marine Aircraft Wing. The program also includes , special musical performances by the Master Chorale of Saddleback Valley, "Amazing Grace" will be played on the bagpipes by Dean Johnson, "Taps" will be performed by bugler, Michael McPhie and Gene Smith will provide prelude and postlude guitar music. There will aslo be a wreath presentation and an Honor Guard Firing Salute provided by member of VFW Post 6024. American Legion Chaplain Frank Cook will also provide a World War I Historical Display.

LOCATION:
El Toro Memorial Park - virtual for 2021
25751 Trabuco Rd
Lake Forest, CA

INFORMATION:
If you want further information about the services, please call the District office at (949) 951-9102, extension 110.

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LA PALMA

La Palma Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 30, 2022
9 am

The Memorial Day Ceremony has become one of the most time-honored traditions in La Palma. Having existed for over 40 years, the Ceremony pays tribute to the dedication and sacrifices the men and women of our Nation’s Armed Forces have made. Every Memorial Day, the City of La Palma honors their service in defense of our Freedom and their sacrifice for Liberty throughout the world.

The Community Activities and Beautification (CAB) Committee is creating a historical registry of La Palma Community members who have served or are currently serving in the United States Military. If you would like to be a part of this registry or want to honor a friend or family member, come by the Community Services Department to pick up a form

LOCATION:
Civic Center
7822 Walker Street
La Palma, CA 90623

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MISSION VIEJO

Mission Viejo Memorial Day Virtual Ceremony
Monday, May 30, 2022
8:30 am

The ceremony will include guest speakers and patriotic songs honoring those who have served and given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The ceremony begins at 8:30 am, followed by a reception where light refreshments will be served.

LOCATION:
Civic Center
200 Civic Center
Mission Viejo

INFORMATION:
949-470-3061

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NEWPORT BEACH

Field of Honor Display
May 20-31, 2022

The Exchange Club of Newport Harbor is presenting their annual Field of Honor, a beautiful and patriotic event where 1,776 American flags are placed along the winding paths of Castaways Park overlooking the ocean.

LOCATION:
Castaways Park
700 Dover Drive
Newport Beach, CA

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SAN CLEMENTE

Memorial Day Observance
Monday, May 30, 2022
11 am

In Remembrance of Our Fallen Military Heroes, the City of San Clemente invites the public to join community leaders in their annual observance to remember all fallen soldiers of war.

The event is free and open to the public.

LOCATION:
Community Center
100 N. Calle Seville
San Clemente, California 92672

INFORMATION:
For more information please contact the City’s Recreation Division at (949) 361-8264.

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SANTA ANA

Santa Ana Cemetery Memorial Day Program
Monday, May 30, 2022
11 am

The Orange County Cemetery District will once again host in person Memorial Day Services honoring veterans at all three of the District's cemeteries; Anaheim Cemetery, El Toro Memorial Park and Santa Ana Cemetery.

The observance is organized by the Tri-City Memorial Day Committee and includes participation from multiple organizations in Santa Ana, Tustin and Orange. The program includes a Parade of Flags, guest speakers, inspirational readings, a wreath presentation, special music by the Orange High School Chamber Singers and both Cannon and Honor Rifle Salutes. The Orange County Cemetery District wishes to thank all of the many volunteers who are making this program possible.

LOCATION:

Santa Ana Cemetery
1919 E Santa Clara Ave
Santa Ana, CA

INFORMATION:
If you want further information about the services, please call the District office at (949) 951-9102.

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SEAL BEACH

Memorial Day Services
Monday, May 30, 2022
11 am

Annual Memorial Day services will be held at the United States National Submarine Memorial West, located at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach.

The free event is open to the public and no advance reservations are needed. Observance will include speeches by local community leaders and submarine veterans and the “tolling the boats” ceremony during which each of the 52 U.S. submarines lost during World War Two is honored as a bell is tolled.

LOCATION:
Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach
800 Seal Beach Blvd

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WESTMINSTER

Westminster Memorial Park's Annual Memorial Day Service
Monday, May 30, 2022
11 am

Join us to honor and remember the military men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. The service will feature military speakers, wreath laying, musical entertainment, refreshments, an aerial flyover, face painting, and more.

LOCATION:
Westminster Memorial Park
14801 Beach Blvd
Westminster, CA

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YORBA LINDA

Commemorate Memorial Day at the Nixon Library
Monday, May 30, 2022

Pay tribute to America's fallen warriors on Memorial Day at the Nixon Library.

Programming begins at 10:30 AM with a formal presentation of colors and Congresswoman Young Kim laying a wreath and delivering remarks at the memorials of President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon.

At 11:00 AM the Huntington Beach Concert Band will perform its spectacular repertoire of patriotic favorites in the Nixon Library’s exact replica of America’s Grand Ball Room, more formally known as the White House East Room.

LOCATION:
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd
Yorba Linda, CA 92886

INFORMATION:
714.993.5075

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