Canoga Park Memorial Day parade returns and draws a crowd of 5,000
Condor Squadron makes a flyby at the Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade returns for its 34th year Monday, Canoga Park May 25, 2026. The Memorial Day tradition this year’s theme, “Saluting the Price of Freedom,” honors all who gave their lives in service to our nation.
(Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer}
Army JROTC cadets march with the American colors at the Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade returns for its 34th year Monday, Canoga Park May 25, 2026. The Memorial Day tradition this year’s theme, “Saluting the Price of Freedom,” honors all who gave their lives in service to our nation.
(Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer}
Mayor Karen Bass talks at the Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade returns for its 34th year Monday, Canoga Park May 25, 2026. The Memorial Day tradition this year’s theme, “Saluting the Price of Freedom,” honors all who gave their lives in service to our nation.
(Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer}
Kids wave their American flags during at the Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade returns for its 34th year Monday, Canoga Park May 25, 2026. The Memorial Day tradition this year’s theme, “Saluting the Price of Freedom,” honors all who gave their lives in service to our nation.
(Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer}
Old cars show their American flags at the Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade returns for its 34th year Monday, Canoga Park May 25, 2026. The Memorial Day tradition this year’s theme, “Saluting the Price of Freedom,” honors all who gave their lives in service to our nation.
(Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer}
People get photos during at the Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade returns for its 34th year Monday, Canoga Park May 25, 2026. The Memorial Day tradition this year’s theme, “Saluting the Price of Freedom,” honors all who gave their lives in service to our nation.
(Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer}
Bikers show their American flags at the Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade returns for its 34th year Monday, Canoga Park May 25, 2026. The Memorial Day tradition this year’s theme, “Saluting the Price of Freedom,” honors all who gave their lives in service to our nation.
(Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer}
Grand marshal RDML David Barnes U,S. Navy salutes to our fallen wall at the Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade returns for its 34th year Monday, Canoga Park May 25, 2026. The Memorial Day tradition this year’s theme, “Saluting the Price of Freedom,” honors all who gave their lives in service to our nation.
(Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer}
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Condor Squadron makes a flyby at the Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade returns for its 34th year Monday, Canoga Park May 25, 2026. The Memorial Day tradition this year’s theme, “Saluting the Price of Freedom,” honors all who gave their lives in service to our nation.
(Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer}
The 34th Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade rolled out at the intersection of Sherman Way and Owensmouth Avenue on Monday, celebrating the theme “Saluting the Price of Freedom.” A crowd of 5,000 was expected to view the march.
The day began with the opening ceremony, followed by the parade kickoff and a flyover of the Condor Squadron, sponsored by the Van Nuys Airport.
Organizers said the parade paid tribute to fallen heroes from every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, with a special tribute to local heroes, including Canoga Park High School graduates, who gave their lives from World War II to present day. This year’s theme was “Saluting the Price of Freedom.”
The parade was emceed by local business leader, Miri Rossitto, founder and CEO of Cowe Communications. Bill Ratner, Chair of the Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade, shared his thoughts: “This 34th Annual event is a grassroots hometown parade that reflects our community’s solemn promise of remembrance to our fallen.” This year’s parade was led by Grand Marshal Rear Admiral Dave Barnes, U.S. Navy, a proud native of the West San Fernando Valley.
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