California Events
Monday, May 25, 2026
MEMORIAL DAY NATIONAL HOLIDAY - NATIONAL PARKS FEE FREE DAY (nps.gov)
California Memorial Day Ceremonies May 25, 2026
Benicia Arsenal Post Cemetery 10 a.m.
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery 10 a.m.
Golden Gate National Cemetery 11 a.m.
Los Angeles National Cemetery 8 a.m.
Mare Island Naval Cemetery 9 a.m.
Riverside National Cemetery 11 a.m.
San Francisco National Cemetery 11 a.m.
ALAMEDA: USS Hornet Memorial Day Ceremony to Honor Veterans Monday, May 25, 2026. Location: 707 W. Hornet Ave., Pier 3 Alameda, CA. Memorial admission is $25 and free all active duty and retired military personnel on Memorial Day! (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Space Force, Coast Guard). for veterans with ID uss-hornet.org
ALHAMBRA: Memorial Day Ceremony 11 a.m. in Veterans Park. Location: 500 N. Palm Ave., Alhambra, CA.
AMERICAN CANYON: Memorial Day Ceremony May 25, 2026, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Honoring the Fallen Veterans at Memorial Park North. Location: 2801 Broadway, American Canyon, CA. Free, cityofamericancanyon.org
ANAHEIM: Anaheim Memorial Ceremony May 25, 2026, 11 a.m. at Anaheim Cemetery. Location: 1400 E. Sycamore St., Anaheim, CA. The public is invited to all functions, free, occemeterydistrict.com
ANTIOCH: Memorial Day Ceremony 10 a.m. at Oak View Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Delta Veterans Group & the City of Antioch invite public to remember, reflect, and honor our fallen heroes. 8 a.m. is Pancake Breakfast, 12 p.m. is Lunch at Antioch VFW, 815 Fulton Shipyard Road. Cemetery Location: 2500 E. 18th Street, Antioch, CA. Free, deltaveteransgroup.org
APPLE VALLEY: Apple Valley Memorial Day Service 8-10 a.m. Captain Joseph McConnell Jr. U.S.A.F. Park, 21878 Pah-Ute Avenue, Apple Valley, CA 92307 Free, applevalley.org
ARCADIA: Arcadia Field of Honor May 18-25, 2026 Arcadia County Park 405 S. Santa Anita Ave. Arcadia, CA 91006 Free, arcadiafieldofhonor.org
ARCATA: Kinetic Sculpture Race May 23-25, 2026 Triathlon of the Art World-- the Great Arcata to Ferndale World Championship Kinetic Sculpture Race-- is a 3-day race that travels 42 miles along land, sand, water and mud, to compete for nothing more than glory. kineticgrandchampionship.com
ATASCADERO: Memorial Day Ceremony May 25, 2026, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Faces of Freedom. Guest speaker is Dick Mason. Location: 8038 Portola Rd. (corner of Morro Road and Portola Road) Atascadero, CA 93422 Free, visitatascadero.com
BENICIA: Memorial Day Remembrance 10 a.m. at Benicia Arsenal Historic Cemetery You are invited to commemorate Memorial Day at the oldest military cemetery on the West Coast (1840s) in Benicia. facebook.com/beniciavetshall
BISHOP: Bishop Memorial Day Arts and Crafts Fair May 22-25, 20256, 9 a.m. Memorial Day Arts and Crafts Show runs in conjunction with the Mule Days celebration, which brings an estimated 30,000 people to Bishop each year. The show features quality handcrafted items and fine arts from approx. 100 artists. Location: Bishop City Park, 690 N. Main Street Bishop. Free, inyo.org
BUENA PARK: Knott's Soak City at Buena Park open select dates, May 16 - September 7, 2026. Location: 8039 Beach Blvd. Buena Park, CA. Approx. admission $49.99-up, knotts.com/soak-city | water parks
BURBANK: Burbank Community Band Concert Monday, 10:15 a.m. | Memorial Day Ceremony of the Rose 11 a.m. includes a special flyover of the Condor Squadron McCambridge Park War Memorial 1515 North Glenoaks Blvd. Burbank, CA Free, burbank-band.org
CALISTOGA: Calistoga Memorial Day Ceremony May 25, 2026, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Logvy Park. Calistoga Parks Recreation, with support from the American Legion, invites you to a Memorial Day Ceremony honoring those who gave their lives in service. Location: Corner of Washington and North Oak Streets Calistoga, CA. Free, calistogaca.gov
CANOGA PARK: Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade 11 a.m. | Opening Ceremony at 10 a.m. Saluting the Price of Freedom. Location: 7248 Owensmouth Avenue, Canoga Park, CA canogaparkmemorialdayparade.com
CARMEL BY THE SEA: Memorial Day Ceremony 11 a.m.-12 p.m. in Devendorf Park. Open to the public. Carmel, CA Free, ci.carmel.ca.us
CERRITOS: Cerritos Memorial Day Ceremony 10-11 a.m. at Cerritos Civic Center Veterans Memorial. Location: 18125 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, CA Free, public invited, cerritos.gov
CHICO: Silver Dollar Fair May 21-25, 2026 at Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. Carnival, concerts, tractor pull, destruction derby, winged sprints, livestock, more. Location: 2357 Fair St., Chico, CA. silverdollarfair.org
CHULA VISTA/BONITA: Memorial Day Ceremony 9-11 a.m. at Glen Abbey Memorial Park. Ceremony includes South Bay Cruisers Classic Car Show and USO- style singing performances. Location: 3838 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA. Free
COALINGA: Coalinga Horned Toad Derby May 22-25, 2026. Full carnival, beer garden, cigar lounge, water fights, softball tournament, Horned Toad Derby Queen & court crowned, and Memorial Parade on Saturday at 10 a.m. Location: George Olsen Park, 400 N. Garfield St., Coalinga, CA. Free, coalingachamber.com
COLUMBIA: Memorial Day Salute May 25, 2026, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. approx. at Columbia State Historic Park's Columbia Cemetery and on School House Street. Public is invited to share in a bit of history and patriotism at this annual event held in an historic cemetery and also on the street in a Gold Rush era town. Location: 11259 Jackson Street, Columbia, CA. visittuolumne.com
CONCORD: Bay Area KidFest May 24-25, 2026, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Toyota Concord Pavilion. Carnival rides (for a fee), character meet-and-greet, marketplace vendors, food for sale and fun for all ages. $9-10, under age 2 years or 65 + free. $10 parking. Location: 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord, CA. kidfestconcord.com
CORONADO: Coronado Memorial Day Commemoration 10 a.m. Star Park. Keynote speaker is the commanding general of the 1st Marine Division, Maj. Gen. Thomas B. Savage. Location: 1100 Star Park Circle, Coronado, CA. Free, vfwpost2422.org
DANA POINT: Capistrano Beach Memorial Day Ceremony 10 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. at Pines Park. Location: 34941 Camino Capistrano, Capistrano Beach, CA. Sponsored by VFW Post 9934, vfwpost9934.org
DEL MAR: Del Mar Community Memorial Day Service 11 a.m. St. Peter's Episcopal Church 334 14th St. Del Mar, CA stpetersdelmar.net
DINUBA: Dinuba Memorial Day Ceremony 10 a.m. at Smith Mountain Cemetery 2 miles east of Dinuba on Avenue 416, Dinuba, CA. Volunteers needed to help place crosses and small flags at all Veterans graves. altacemetery.specialdistrict.org
ELK GROVE: Special ceremony and walk for veterans, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Starts at Elk Grove Historic Cemetery, followed by a walk for veterans to the parking lot of the Elk grove Historical Society in Elk Grove Park, for community BBQ. Shuttle service by Cosumnes CSD. Location: 8540 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove, CA | Elk Grove Historical Cemetery 8540 Elk Grove Blvd. Elk Grove, CA. Free, elkgrove.gov
FERNDALE: Ferndale Memorial Day Parade 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Ferndale, California Free, visitferndale.com The Memorial Day Parade launches the event which includes a ceremony at Ferndale Cemetery. Following the ceremony, there's a
GARDEN GROVE: Garden Grove Strawberry Festival May 22-25, 2026. Always on Memorial Weekend, free admission event includes a Strawberry Festival Parade. strawberryfestival.org
GILROY: Gilroy Gardens Memorial Day May 23-25, 2026, extended hours and military, veterans and first responders get in free with valid ID.
HAWAIIAN GARDENS: Hawaiian Gardens Memorial Day Ceremony, 8-10 a.m. C. Robert Lee Activity Center 21815 Pioneer Blvd. Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716 Free, hgcity.org Join a special program to honor the brave men and women who
HERMOSA BEACH: Fiesta Hermosa May 23-25, 2026. Free beach weekend party with bands, foods, entertainment and vendors showing off their stuff for sale. Location: Pier Avenue & Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA. Free admission, fiestahermosa.net
HILLSBOROUGH: Memorial Day Parade, Carnival and Music Festival, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Parade is at 10 a.m. Carnival and Music Festival starts at 11 a.m. Location: Town Hall, 1600 Floribunda Ave., Hillsborough, CA. Free, hillsborough.net
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Huntington Beach Memorial Day Ceremony 11 a.m. at Huntington Beach Pier Plaza. Location: Main & Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. Free, huntingtonbeachca.gov
IRVINE: Irvine Memorial Day Ceremony 10 a.m. Civic Plaza 4 Civic Plaza Irvine, CA Free, cityofirvine.org Parking lot on Harvard Avenue at San Juan City of Irvine hosts Memorial Day Ceremony in the Formal Garden at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park.
KERNVILLE: Sierra Arts & Crafts Festival May 23-25, 2026 at Circle Park, Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Kern River Valley Art Association annual Memorial Day weekend festival includes paintings, ceramics and a variety of original artworks for sale. Sierra Arts & Crafts Festival in Circle Park offers free admission and three days of arts entertainment. Location: Kernville Rd. & Tobias St. Kernville, CA. Free admission, krvaa.org
LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE: Fiesta Days May 23-25, 2026 mostly in Memorial Park, but other locations, too. Picnics, movie in the park, rock concerts, parade, car show, farmers market and Fireworks Show in Memorial Park. Location: 1301 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011. Free admission, lacanadaflintridge.com
LAGUNA HILLS: Memorial Day Half Marathon, 5K & 10K, 6:50 a.m. at Laguna Hills Community Center (start & finish line.) Includes kids ages 5-11 years half-mile and age 4 years and under diaper dash races. A portion of proceeds goes to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, "DARKHORSE", Camp Pendleton. Location: 25555 Alicia Parkway Laguna Hills, CA. Pre-registration: $, lagunahillshalfmarathon.com
LAGUNA NIGUEL: Memorial Day Ceremony 12-1:30 p.m. American Legion Post 281 and City of Laguna Niguel hosts pay tribute with color guard, music, and a special guest speaker, concluding with recognition of veterans and wreath placement. Light refreshments after ceremony. Location: 24603 Aliso Creek Road, Laguna Niguel, CA. Free, cityoflagunaniguel.org
LA JOLLA: Mt. Soledad Memorial Day Ceremony 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial 6905 La Jolla Scenic Dr. La Jolla, CA soledadmemorial.org
LAKE FOREST: El Toro Memorial Day Program, 11 a.m. El Toro Memorial Park. Keynote speaker is Gulf War Marine Greg Munck. Location: 25751 Trabuco Rd., Lake Forest, CA The public is invited, occemeterydistrict.com
LAKEWOOD: Lakewood Memorial Day Ceremony 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Del Valle Park Veterans Plaza Woodruff Avenue and Henrilee Street Lakewood, CA lakewoodca.gov Free, public invited
LA PALMA: Memorial Day Ceremony starting at 9 a.m. in front of the La Palma Civic Center, 7822 Walker St. Walker Street will be closed to traffic beginning at 8:45 a.m. until the conclusion of the ceremony. Parking: Central Park Parking Lot and City Hall Parking Lot. lapalmaca.gov/ 311/ Memorial-Day-Ceremony
LA VERNE: Memorial Day Ceremony May 25, 2026, 11 a.m. at Veterans Hall, La Verne, CA. Free, laverneca.gov
MANTECA: Memorial Weekend Celebration May 23-25, 2026 in Woodward Park with car show, concerts, color guards, drone show, military plane flyover and more. Location: 710 E. Woodward Road, Manteca, CA. Free, thememorialweekend.com
MARIN COUNTY / SAN RAFAEL: Memorial Day Ceremony 9:30 a.m. at Marin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Keynote speech by John Meholick, a 20-year U.S. Army veteran, patriotic concert, bagpipes, taps, light refreshments. Location: 20 N. San Pedro Road San Rafael, CA. Free, marincounty.gov
MILL VALLEY: Tainted Love band plays 80s hits, covers and top 40 at Mill Valley Celebration Concert May 25, 2026, 5-7 p.m. | Carnival 12-5 p.m. at Mill Valley Community Center. Location: 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA. Free, cityofmillvalley.gov
MILL VALLEY: Mill Valley Memorial Day Parade 10:30 a.m. ceremony at Lytton Square | 11 a.m. Parade Mill Valley Salutes Memorial Day with theme: Strength in Numbers. Parade Route 1.6 Miles, Old Mill Park to Mt. Tamalpais High School mviloveaparade.com
MILPITAS: Memorial Day Ceremony 9 a.m. at Veterans Plaza. Includes Bell Ringing and Wreath Presentation, plus Milpitas Community Concert Band. Light refreshments to follow. Location: 457 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, CA. Free, milpitas.gov
MISSION VIEJO: Memorial Day Ceremony 8:30-9:30 a.m. Mission Viejo Civic Center The Kershaw Garden 200 Civic Center Mission Viejo, CA Public invited, free, cityofmissionviejo.org
MONTEBELLO: Memorial Day Ceremony 11 a.m. at Montebello City Park. Remember and Honor those who served our country and gave their lives in the name of freedom with: Presentation of Colors by American Legion Post 272, Flag salute by Scouting America, Schurr High School Band. Location: Memorial Wall, 1301 W. Whittier Blvd., Montebello, CA. Free, montebelloca.gov
MONTEREY: Monterey County Pops free Memorial Day Concert May 25, 2026, 1-3 p.m. at Colton Hall Lawn. Enjoy a free Memorial Day Concert honoring all who served. Location: 570 Pacific St., Monterey, CA. Free, oldmonterey.org
MONTEREY PARK: Monterey Park Memorial Day Ceremony 10 a.m. American Legion Post 397 Remembers the Fallen Heroes. Location: 338 South Ramona Ave., Monterey Park, CA montereypark.ca.gov
MONTROSE: Montrose Vietnam War Memorial Ceremony May 25, 2026, 8-9 a.m. Public is invited to this annual event organized by Montrose Chamber of Commerce. Montrose Vietnam War Memorial is located at Honolulu Avenue & Ocean View Blvd., Montrose, CA. Free, montrosechamber.org
NEWPORT BEACH: Field of Honor May 15-25, 2026, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Castaways Park. Location: 700 Dover Drive at 16th Street Newport Beach, CA Free, exchangeclubofnewportharbor.com
NIPOMO: Memorial Day Jam 12:30-4 p.m. at Black Lake Golf Resort. Memorial Day Ceremony 12:30 p.m. | Concerts 1-4 p.m. Unfinished Business band plays rock & rock, there a Beatles tribute concert and country music by Red Oak Country. Location: 1490 Golf Course Lane, Nipomo, CA. Free admission, blacklake.com
NORCO: Memorial Day Ceremony May 25, 2026, 10 a.m. at George A. Ingalls Veterans Memorial Plaza. Keynote speaker Author Mark Johnson and the unveiling of a veteran who was recently inscribed on the Lest We Forget Wall. Seating is limited - arrive by 9:45 a.m. Location: 3737 Crestview Drive, Norco, CA. Free, norco.ca.us
NORTHRIDGE: Valley Greek Festival Memorial Weekend May 23-25, 2026 St. Nicholas Valley Greek Festival 9501 Balboa Blvd. Northridge, CA valleygreekfestival.com | Greek
OAKLAND: Oakland Memorial Day Commemoration 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 102nd Annual Memorial Day Commemoration Presentation of colors, salute to the fallen, and guest speakers. Location: Mountain View Cemetery, 5000 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA. Free, mountainviewcemetery.org
OAK VIEW: Oak View Memorial Day Parade 10 a.m. on Old Ventura Avenue from Old Grade Road to Park Avenue. A flyover by the 805 Navion Squadron signals the start of the event. The Lighthouse Church hosts a memorial service for veterans with a complimentary lunch of hot dogs, chips and cookies at 590 Old Ventura Ave, Oak View, CA.
OJAI: Ojai Memorial Day Libbey Bowl Concert 12-2 p.m. Libbey Bowl in downtown Ojai 210 S. Signal St. Ojai, CA Free, libbeybowl.org
PALMDALE: Memorial Day Ceremony, 11 a.m. at Poncitlán Square. Presentation of Colors, National Anthem, a solemn Table of Honor recognizing service members missing in action and the recognition of Palmdale 2026 Veteran of the Year, Mayra Duarte. Location: 38315 9th St. East, Palmdale, CA. Free, cityofpalmdaleca.gov
PALM SPRINGS: Palm Springs Memorial Day Flower Drop & Air Fair 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Palm Springs Air Museum. Live music, food, vendors, kids activities, exhibits and the annual Missing Man formation finishing with 3000 Red & White Carnations Flower Drop from Semper Fi. Location: 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA. $25 general admission, kids free, palmspringsairmuseum.org
PASADENA: Memorial Day Remembrance for Service, Sacrifice and Legacy, 10:30 a.m. at Memorial Park. Ceremony includes Keynote speaker Lt. Col. Steven J. Uziel and names of the 320 members of the Pasadena community who died during military service. Location: 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena, CA. Free, cityofpasadena.net
POMONA: Los Angeles County Fair May 7-31, 2026, open Thurs-Sun. Location: Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. $, lacountyfair.com
POMONA: Memorial Day Program May 25, 2026, 8:30 a.m. at Pomona Cemetery featuring Pomona Concert Band. Location: 502 E. Franklin Ave., Pomona, CA. Free, pomonaconcertband.com
POTTER VALLEY: Potter Valley Rodeo is held on Memorial Weekend May 22-25, 2026. pottervalleyrodeo.com | rodeo
ROSEMEAD: Memorial Day Ceremony, 10 a.m. at Rosemead Civic Plaza. Pay tribute to our fallen heroes. Location: 8838 East Valley Blvd., Rosemead, CA. Free, cityofrosemead.org
SACRAMENTO: Sacramento County Fair May 21-25, 2026. Alaskan Pig races, Great American duck races, bands, Corn Dog Eating Contest, Diaper Derby, bull riding, tractor pulls and more. $, sacfair.com
SACRAMENTO: Veterans Memorial Day Car Show 9 a.m. at California Automobile Museum. Location: 2300 Front Street, Sacramento, CA. Car registration $35-45, calautomuseum.org
SAINT HELENA: Memorial Day Service 10 a.m. at St. Helena Public Cemetery. St. Helena American Legion Post 199 hosts the event. A reception follows at Legion Hall, 1291 Madrona Ave. The public is invited to attend. Location: 2461 Spring St., St. Helena, CA. Free
SAN DIEGO: Fort Rosecrans Memorial Day Ceremony 10 a.m. Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr. San Diego, CA 92106 cem.va.gov | fortrosecransmemorialday.com
SAN FRANCISCO: 157th annual San Francisco National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony May 25, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Presidio of San Francisco. Location: 1 Lincoln Boulevard; plus concert at Presidio Chapel, 130 Fisher Loop, San Francisco, CA. Free, presidio.gov
SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco Maritime National Park Lost Boat Ceremony May 25, 2026, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. takes place at USS Pampanito on Historic Pier 45 in San Francisco, CA. Free, maritime.org
SAN JOSE: FanimeCon May 22-25, 2026 at San Jose Convention Center's The Hub. Northern California’s largest anime convention includes video programming, extraordinary costumes, music, games, tournaments, panels, and renowned international guests. Masquerade, Maid Cafe, J-Fashion, Swap Meet, Dance, Karaoke, MusicFest, Speed Dating, Music Video Competition, Gaming, Artist Alley, Celebrity Meet & Greets, more. Location: 150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113. $65-up, fanime.com
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO: Homefront America Field of Honor May 19-25, 2026, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Mission San Juan Capistrano. Regular admission pricing will be in effect. Normally the Mission is closed on Mondays, however, the Mission will be open on Memorial Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. as part of this program. Location: 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA. $18 general admission, missionsjc.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Memorial Day Ceremony & BBQ May 25, 2026, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum. Ceremony takes place at 11 a.m.; Open House 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and BBQ Lunch 12-2 p.m. Location: 801 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA. Free event but BBQ is available for purchase, vetmuseum.org
SAN PEDRO: LA Fleet Week May 22-25, 2026 includes free military ship tours, free concerts, neighborhood activations throughout greater Los Angeles area, demonstrations, information, entertainment, education and all to honor those who are serving and have served the US military. lafleetweek.com
SAN RAMON: Art and Wind Festival May 24-25, 2026, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Central Park. The festival includes over 200 arts & crafts booths. Location: 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon, CA. Free, sanramon.ca.gov
SAN RAMON: San Ramon Memorial Day Program & Field of Flags 9-10 a.m. at Memorial Park. Honor our fallen service members with Taps, The Armed Forces Medley, The Navy Hymn and patriotic music by Olympia Fields Brass; remarks by Colonel Alan Kalin, Senior Vice Commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 75; Alan Scharlach, Second Vice Commander American Legion Post 246; Debbie Carbone, Blue Star Moms Chapter 101; and Placing of the Flags by Girl Scouts of San Ramon Troop 21636. Community members can request commemorative flags to be displayed 8:30a-4p. Contact Parks & Rec. Location: 5001 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon, CA. Free, sanramon.ca.gov
SANTA ANA: Santa Ana Cemetery Memorial 10 a.m. "Lest We Forget" Old Santa Ana Cemetery 1919 E Santa Clara Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92705 The public is invited, occemeterydistrict.com
SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Memorial Day Ceremony 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Santa Barbara Cemetery near the main flagpole, with ample seating 901 Channel Dr. Santa Barbara, CA. Free, sbcemetery.org
SANTA CLARITA: Memorial Day Ceremony 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Eternal Valley Memorial Park & Mortuary. Location: 23287 N. Sierra Hwy. Newhall, Santa Clarita, CA eternalvalleymortuary.com
SEAL BEACH: Memorial Day Service May 25, 2026, 12 p.m. in Eisenhower Park. This year the event combines with the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station Memorial Service which has traditionally been held on the base. The noon event is hosted by Seal Beach Lions. Location: Ocean Ave. & Main Street, Seal Beach, CA. Free, sealbeachlions.org
SOLANA BEACH: Solana Beach Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. La Colonia Community Park 715 Valley Ave. Solana Beach, CA Free, public invited, cityofsolanabeach.org
SOUTH EL MONTE: Flags of Valor May 18-25, 2026 at Dean L Shively Middle School Front Lawn. Sponsor a flag for $25. Opening Ceremony May 18, 2026, 5:30 p.m. with free hot dogs while supplies last; Flag Retirement May 20, 5:30 p.m.; Closing Ceremony May 25, 11 a.m. with free hamburgers while supplies last. Location: 1431 Central Ave., South El Monte, CA. Free, cityofsouthelmonte.org
SOUTH EL MONTE: Memorial Day Ceremony 11 a.m. at City Hall Front Lawn. Includes 21-gun Salute, Poem Readings, light refreshments. Location: 1415 Santa Anita Ave., South El Monte, CA. Free, cityofsouthelmonte.org
TEHACHAPI: Western Swing Out Weekender Downtown Tehachapi May 22-25, 2026. Western Swing Bands offer a weekend of Western Swing, Hillbilly, Rockabilly & Country Music! $175 weekend pass: westernswingout.com | lineup
THOUSAND OAKS: Garth Guy band does a Garth Brooks tribute, 5-7 p.m. at Thousand Oaks free summer Concerts. Location: Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA. Free, crpd.org
TOPANGA: Topanga Days May 23-25, 2026 at Topanga Community House. 32 bands performing plus lots to see and do. Location: 1440 N Topanga Canyon Blvd. Topanga, CA. $31-35, topangadays.com
VACAVILLE: Vacaville Memorial Day Ceremony 11 a.m. Vacaville-Elmira Cemetery 522 Elmira Road Vacaville, CA Free, public invited
VICTORVILLE: San Bernardino County Fair May 23-31, 2026. Clowns, Magicians, Animal Shows, Carnival, Midway, Tuff Trucks, Demolition Derby, Bull Riding and Concerts. Location: 14800 Seventh Street, Victorville, CA Victorville, CA $, sbcfair.com
WEST COVINA: Memorial Day 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at West Covina Civic Center. Honor those who lost their lives while defending our country. Community Luncheon to follow. Location: 1444 W. Garvey Ave. South, West Covina, CA. Free, westcovina.org
WHITTIER: Rose Hills Memorial Day Tribute 11 a.m. at Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary SkyRose Chapel. The public is invited to share in honoring 250 years of United States Armed Forces three military branches - Army, Navy & Marines. Location: 3888 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA. Free, rosehills.com
WHITTIER: Memorial Day Ceremony - Honoring the Fallen, 9-10 a.m. at City Hall. Public is invited to share in this tribute event. Location: City Hall, 13230 Penn Street, Whittier, CA. Free, cityofwhittier.org
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