San Rafael - Marin County Memorial Day Ceremony

May 25, 2026, 9:30 a.m.

Marin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall
20 N. San Pedro Road
San Rafael, CA
marinhhs.org

John Meholick, a 20-year U.S. Army veteran who has overseen ceremonies at hundreds of military funerals, including at Arlington National Cemetery, is the keynote speaker.

 The annual tradition of honoring servicemembers who lost their lives in conflicts is annually hosted and led by the Marin County United Veterans Council, which represents local veterans organizations and military family support groups.

• Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District Non-Marching Band  (The Sewer Band) plays 30 minutes of patriotic and military music
• Meholick presentation
• Marin Golden Gate Barbershop Chorus
• Presentation of colors by the members of local service organizations
• Bagpiper
• Chaplain's invocation and benediction
• Placement of ceremonial wreaths
• Recognition of local elected officials and veterans group representatives
• Complimentary coffee and doughnuts
• Information tables from veterans' organizations
• Outdoor display of vintage military vehicles from the Garbarino family collection

Guests can enjoy complimentary coffee and doughnuts and visit information tables from veterans' organizations plus an outdoor display of vintage military vehicles from the Joe Garbarino collection. Marin County has lost hundreds of service members during international conflicts around the globe. Names of local military members who gave their lives on duty are etched into the statues along Avenue of the Flags at the Marin Civic Center complex.  An estimated 10,000 veterans are living in the county. 

The public is invited to the annual Memorial Day Ceremony presented by the Marin County United Veterans Council and supported by the Marin County Board of Supervisors. The ceremony is held in front of the military monuments on Avenue of the Flags. Pay homage to America's patriots fallen in the line of duty, with special emphasis on Marin.

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