PHOENIX — Memorial Day events are happening across the Valley on Monday, May 26, to honor those who died while serving our country.
Several cemeteries and cities across the Valley are among those holding services in observance of our fallen servicemembers, including the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
NATIONAL MEMORIAL CEMETERY OF ARIZONA | Phoenix
Governor Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, and other leaders are gathering with veterans, service members, and families.
Watch video from the event in the video player below:
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY | Litchfield Park
The City of Litchfield Park will hold a 30-minute Memorial Day ceremony at the WWII Memorial on the west side of Litchfield Elementary School. There will be a floral tribute, the playing of "Taps," a prayer, and a moment of silence.
- When: May 26 at 7 a.m.
- Address: 255 W Wigwam Blvd in Litchfield Park
THE HEARD MUSEUM | Phoenix
The Heard Museum is honoring thousands of Indigenous veterans during a Memorial Day ceremony with music, family activities, artists and more.
- When: May 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Address: 2301 N Central Ave. in Phoenix
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE | Gilbert
Hosted by the HD SOUTH, the Town of Gilbert, the Veterans Advisory Board, and the American Legion Post 39, the Memorial Day ceremony will take place on May 26. According to the event’s website, “the event will include a flag and wreath ceremony, the battlefield cross, the POW/MIA table, and remarks from local Gilbert dignitaries, including Mayor Scott Anderson.” More information can be found here.
- When: Monday, May 26, from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
- Address: Town Hall [50 E. Civic Center Drive] in Gilbert
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY | Avondale
The ceremony will have a musical tribute and a moving flag ceremony.
“The event is being held in partnership with several organizations, including the American Legion's Crandall Palmer Post 61, VFW Pat Tillman Memorial Post 40, and the Blue Star Moms,” read a news release sent on behalf of the city to ABC15. “The event is free; attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket to sit on at the outdoor amphitheater.”
- When: Monday, May 26, at 8:30 a.m.
- Address: Avondale Civic Center Amphitheater [11465 W. Civic Center Drive].
MISSING MAN FORMATION FLYOVERS | Multiple locations
Several cemeteries across the Valley are holding services in observance of veterans who died while serving in the military.
At each of these eight coordinated events on May 26, Falcon Warbirds will perform a Missing Man formation flyover. Additional information can be found here.
