Here is a sampling of Memorial Day events on Monday, May 25, in the Los Angeles area honoring and remembering the men and women who died during active service in the United States armed forces and deceased veterans who served at any time.
Memorial Day Ceremony in Montrose: The Montrose Shopping Park Association holds a ceremony, 8 a.m. Vietnam War Memorial, northwest corner of Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard, Montrose. shopmontrose.com/memorial-day-ceremony
Remember and Honor – Memorial Day Program in South Pasadena: The observance includes Boy Scout Troop 333 Color Guard, the National Anthem sung by AwenRose Miller, remarks by Mayor Sheila Rossi, 9 a.m. Keynote speaker: Don Oliva, U.S. Navy veteran. War Memorial Building, 435 Fair Oaks Ave. Community Services Department, 626-403-7380. Details on Facebook: tinyurl.com/3fykbbdz
City of Glendale Memorial Day Ceremony: 9:30 a.m. Veterans Memorial, near City Hall, 613 E. Broadway (at Isabel Street). 818-548-4844, option 1. facebook.com/MyGlendale
Memorial Day at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library: The program at 9:30 a.m. includes live music, a flyover, a color guard, an invocation by Lt. Cmdr. Rick Robledo, and remarks by Capt. Daniel W. Brown, commanding officer, Naval Base Ventura County; and Gold Star family members Jeff Evans and Bob Allen. The program is free to attend, but registration is requested on the program’s event page (reaganfoundation.org/events/memorial-day-commemoration-at-the-reagan-library-2026). Admission is charged for touring the museum that also includes the new exhibit “America 250” (reaganfoundation.org/library-museum/plan-your-visit). Location is outdoors at the Gold Star Family Memorial Monument, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. 800-410-8354.
Memorial Day Ceremony in Alhambra: The City of Alhambra and Alhambra American Legion Post 139 present the event beginning with a continental breakfast and live music, 10 a.m., followed by a program, 11 a.m. Alhambra Park Veterans Memorial, 500 N. Palm Ave. 626-570-3242. cityofalhambra.org. Flyer: www.facebook.com/cityofalhambra
City of Burbank’s Memorial Day: The event, 10 a.m.-noon, begins with a concert by the Burbank Community Band, 10:15 a.m., followed by a program that includes the “Ceremony of the Rose,” 11 a.m. Condor Squadron flyover. McCambridge Park War Memorial, 1515 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank. McCambridge Recreation Center, 818-238-5378. burbankca.gov/calendar. burbankca.gov/web/parks-recreation/veterans-and-military-service-programs
Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade — Saluting the Price of Freedom: The 34th annual event begins with an opening ceremony, 10 a.m., and parade step-off, 11 a.m. Route: on Sherman Way at Owensmouth Avenue, eastward on Sherman Way to Cozycroft Avenue (Mount Bible Church of Canoga Park). canogaparkmemorialdayparade.com
Forest Lawn — Covina Hills: The remembrance includes a color guard, an invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, presidential proclamation, keynote speaker, music, and wreath presentation, 10 a.m. Location, 21300 Via Verde Drive, Covina. forestlawn.com/events/memorial-day
Forest Lawn — Hollywood Hills: The remembrance includes a color guard, an invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, presidential proclamation, keynote speaker, music, and wreath presentation, 10 a.m. Location, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles. 855-800-5296. forestlawn.com/events/memorial-day/
Forest Lawn — Long Beach: The remembrance includes a color guard, an invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, presidential proclamation, keynote speaker, music, and wreath presentation, 10 a.m. Location, 1500 E. San Antonio Drive. 855-800-5296. forestlawn.com/events/memorial-day/
Memorial Day Observance at Los Angeles National Cemetery: Program includes patriotic music by the 300th Army Band and guest speaker Fritz Coleman, a U.S. Navy veteran, 10 a.m. Location, 950 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-268-4675. Instagram: tinyurl.com/m93hret5
Memorial Day Ceremony with American Legion Post 397 and City of Monterey Park: The theme is “Honoring Our Fallen Heroes,” with guest speakers Darren Maibog and Sgt. Maj. James J. Schickel, USMC (retired), 10 a.m. Location, American Legion Post 397, 318 S. Ramona Ave. 626-307-1388. Flyer on Facebook: tinyurl.com/yk7ryvzr
Rose Hills Memorial Park – Whittier – Memorial Day Observance: The 104th event begins with family activities and a photo display honoring the deceased, 10-11 a.m, and followed by music and keynote address by Col. Lisa Costanza, U.S. Army (retired), CA Army National Guard, 11 a.m. SkyRose Chapel, courtyard, at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Road, Whittier. 562-699-0921. rosehills.com. Details: business.whittierchamber.com/events/calendar; also on Instagram: tinyurl.com/5x94ufm4
City of Pasadena — Memorial Day Commemoration: The ceremony includes a recognition by name of the 320 members of the Pasadena community who died during military service (World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, or the War on Terror), 10:30 a.m. Keynote speaker: Lt. Col. Steven J. Uziel. Memorial Park, 85 E. Holly St. Details: tinyurl.com/mtjx4kz8
City of Montebello — Memorial Day Ceremony: The theme, “Remember and Honor,” is reflected with the Presentation and Posting of Colors by American Legion Post 272, a flag salute by local Scouting America Troops, and music by the Schurr High School Band, 11 a.m. Location, at the Memorial Wall, 1301 W. Whittier Blvd. Montebello Recreation and Community Services, 323-887-4540. Flyer: tinyurl.com/4rbjvhhy
Memorial Day Ceremony in South El Monte: The program includes poetry readings and a 21-gun salute, 11 a.m. South El Monte City Hall, front lawn, 1415 Santa Anita Ave. 626-579-2043. Email: rec@soelmonte.org. Flyer: cityofsouthelmonte.org/250/Special-Events
Memorial Day at Pioneer Cemetery in Sylmar: The San Fernando Valley Historical Society presents an observance with a flag ceremony, participation by the Marine Corps League, San Fernando Valley Detachment #1277, a “rifle” salute, a wreath-laying and a live playing of “Taps,” 11 a.m. Bring your own chair. Gates open, 10 a.m. The cemetery is the second oldest graveyard in the San Fernando Valley. Location, 14451 Bledsoe St. 818-365-7810. Email: info@sfvhs.com. sfvhs.com. Flyer: facebook.com/SFVHS/
Forest Lawn — Glendale: The remembrance includes a color guard, an invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, presidential proclamation, keynote speaker, music, and wreath presentation, 1 p.m. Location, near the Little Church of the Flowers, 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. forestlawn.com/events/memorial-day/
Memorial Day in Redondo Beach: The city of Redondo Beach, Redondo Elks Lodge #1378 and the Redondo Beach Veterans Memorial Task Force present the observance, 1 p.m. Veterans Memorial, in Veterans Park, 309 Esplanade (corner of South Catalina Avenue and Torrance Boulevard). 323-813-5929. Email: rbveteransmemorial@gmail.com. Flyer and map: rbveteransmemorial.com/
Names on the Wall Remembrance — Torrance Historical Society: The society presents a reading of the 152 names on the wall — including those who served from World War I to the Iraq and Afghanistan wars — at 2 p.m. Logan Gorsuch plays “Going Home” and “Amazing Grace” on the bagpipes and Steve Collins plays “Taps” on the bugle. Location of the reading, Veterans Memorial Wall at Memorial Plaza, 3006 Torrance Blvd. (at Maple Avenue). 310-328-5392. torrancehistoricalsociety.org. Details about the event: torrancehistoricalsociety.org/event/names-on-the-wall-remembrance/