Memorial Day is more than just an occasion for having a barbeque; it is also a time to remember and respect those who have died while serving their country. These men and women will be honored around the state of Florida at the following events.
Boca Raton, Memorial Day Concert: Music will be performed by the Fort Lauderdale Highlanders, Coastmen Chorus, and Krescendo Brass. Doors open at Mizner Park Auditorium at 6 p.m., with the concert at 7 p.m.
Bushnell, National Cemetery Memorial Service: The Veterans Affairs Department will host an event at 11 a.m. including wreath-laying, speeches, and a rifle salute.
Clearwater, Memorial Day Ceremony: The Tampa Bay Veterans Alliance will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Florida Veterans Memorial Plaza at Crest Lake Park. Author Gary King will speak.
Clermont, Memorial Day Celebration: The Clermont Waterfront Pavilion will host the 10 a.m. ceremony honoring and remembering veterans. The event includes musical tributes, a rifle salute, and military displays.
Coconut Creek, Memorial Day Ceremony: In addition to the honor guard and junior ROTC from Monarch High School and other guests, this event is hosted by the American Legion Post 170 and the city. The race gets underway at Veterans Park at nine o’clock in the morning.
Coral Springs, Memorial Day Ceremony: U.S. Army veteran Brandon Casella, a local veteran of Iraq, and Afghanistan, will give a keynote speech at a ceremony at 9 a.m. in Veterans Park.
Davie, Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony: A parade featuring Boy Scout troops will begin at the Davie Fire Station at ten in the morning.
Deerfield Beach, Memorial Day Ceremony: At nine in the morning, a gathering will get underway at the International Fishing Pier.
Fort Lauderdale, Memorial Day Ceremony: The ceremony begins at 9 a.m. at the Lauderdale Memorial Ceremony and includes a flower-laying ceremony and a dove release.
Fort Myers, Memorial Day Service: Ceremony commemorating local and national heroes will be held at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens’ Field of Honor at 9:30 a.m. on May 30.
Gotha, Memorial Day Service: Woodlawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home will host a 72nd annual ceremony with veteran groups. Boy Scout troops and civic organizations. The event begins at 10 a.m.
Jacksonville, Memorial Day Ceremony: An event at the landmark Veteran’s Memorial Wall will begin at 8 a.m. with the Navy Band Southeast and Jacksonville Children’s Choir performances. An observance should conclude at 10 a.m.
Largo, Memorial Day Ceremony: Largo police officer Robert Farias will serve as the keynote and colors will be presented by the Largo Fire and Police Department Honor Guard. The event starts at Central Park at 9 a.m.
Margate, Memorial Day Ceremony: Veterans Memorial Park will play host to an event beginning at nine in the morning.
San Carlos Park, Memorial Day at Gulf Coast Town Center: Florida Military Museum will set up exhibits on the major U.S. wars. The free event runs from 1 to 3 p.m.
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Sanford, Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony: The event begins at 10 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. Mayor Art Woodruff will read a local proclamation. American Leaders will place a wreath in honor of the fallen.
Sarasota, Memorial Day Parade: A parade will start at Main Street and Osprey Avenue and conclude at Chaplain J.D. Hamel Park, located at Main Street and Gulfstream Avenue, where a ceremony will be held at approximately 11 a.m.
Tallahassee, Memorial Day Celebration: The Centre of Tallahassee will host a free celebration, with music provided by the Brown Goose. It kicks off at the Pavilion at 5 p.m.
Tamarac, Memorial Day Ceremony & Concert: The event, which will take place at the Tamarac Community Center beginning at 10:30 in the morning, will feature participation from officials as well as singers.
Tampa, Memorial Day Service: Mayor Jane Castor and Central Command Vice Admiral James Malloy will speak at an event at 11 a.m. at MacDill Park downtown.
Out of all these memorial day events, which one will you attend? Do let us know in the comments below.
