Memorial Day - Monday, May 25th, 2026

This upcoming Monday, May 25th, 2026, is Memorial Day, when we honor our military servicemen and women who died in the line of duty.

We invite everyone to take a moment to remember.

If you are able, please join us for an event here in Sylmar. (map)

Gates open at 10:00 AM, and the ceremony runs from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. (Parking is limited)

It will feature a flag ceremony, rifle salute, wreath laying, and a live performance of "Taps". (more)

Memorial Day, a federal holiday held the last Monday in May, is the nation's foremost annual day to mourn and honor its deceased service men and women.

Originally called Decoration Day, it was formalized by a "Memorial Day Order" issued by Grand Army of the Republic Commander-in-Chief John A. Logan in 1868.

The modern proclamation calls on Americans "to observe Memorial Day by praying, according to their individual religious faith, for permanent peace."

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