San Francisco National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony

 May 25, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. (Rostrum)

157th annual San Francisco National Cemetery Ceremony

Presidio of San Francisco
1 Lincoln Boulevard
Presidio Chapel, 130 Fisher Loop,
San Francisco, CA 94129
Free, presidio.gov

Formal Ceremony includes military dignitaries, veteran speakers, and music. Following the ceremony, the Presidio Chapel Observance includes a meditative concert

Take a self-guided tour of the Presidio’s memorials and monuments. Explore a history exhibition at the Officer's Club, enjoy local food trucks on the Main Parade Lawn.   

San Francisco Presidio Chapel Memorial Day Observance

May 25, 2026, 12:15-2 p.m.

Presidio Officers  Club
130 Fisher Loop
San Francisco, CA
Free, presidio.gov

Admission is free but reservations may be are required. Email presidiointerfaith@gmail.com for reservations and questions.

Following a Memorial Day Observance at the National Cemetery 11-12 p.m., the Interfaith Center at the Presidio Chapel will have a Meditative Organ Concert featuring   organist Alla Gladysheva at 12:15 p.m.

 Presidio Trust, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the City of San Francisco invite you to be part of the official City and County of San Francisco 150+ years Memorial Day Observance.

Soldiers from the Presidio have participated in every commemoration of Memorial Day since its inception as a national observance in 1868. It is the largest Memorial Day commemoration event on the West Coast.

San Francisco Maritime National Park Lost Boat Ceremony

Monday, May 25, 2026, 10 a.m.-noon

USS Pampanito
Historic Pier 45
San Francisco, CA.
Free, maritime.org

The crew of the USS Pampanito  hosts a ceremony to honor those who have served and lost their lives while in service to the country at sea. The public is invited to attend this event.
 

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