Lakewood Memorial Day Ceremony 

May 25, 2026, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Del Valle Park Veterans Plaza
Woodruff Avenue and Henrilee Street
Lakewood, CA
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Free, public invited 

At the end of the ceremony a group photo will be taken to commemorate America's 250th Birthday.

The keynote speaker this year is retired Navy Capt. Tim L. Daniels, who served on active duty more than 30 years. Daniels concluded his career in 2021 as interim director of the Office of Supply Corps Personnel at Navy Personnel Command.

Deputy Enrique Magdaleno, who currently serves in the military reserves, will  The Boys of Del Valle Park.

The Golden Sands Chorus musical tribute

Taps performed live

Bagpiper playing Amazing Grace

Scott Alevy, a 1968 Lakewood High School graduate, reads Dennis Lander poem,  The Boys of Del Valle Park

Laying of wreaths at the memorial

The event is sponsored by the City of Lakewood in conjunction with American Legion Post 496, Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 8615, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 19 and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 756.

Parking will be available on Arbor Road and the MacArthur Elementary School playground (enter from Centralia Street). Parking for persons with disabilities will be available on Henrilee Street just east of Woodruff Avenue.

In addition to a large tent with chairs, there is ample space for guests to bring their own lawn chairs. Please remember that dogs are not allowed at the park.

The Lakewood Veterans Memorial Plaza is open all afternoon on Memorial Day, which may provide a more casual, less crowded time for parking and viewing bricks and the memorial. The  veterans plaza is open seven days a week.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.