Field of Memories Memorial Day Weekend
When: May 24 - May 27, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Location: Garden of Patriotism
Weekend Activities
Memorial Day officially became a national holiday in 1971, though it was celebrated as early as the 1860s following the Civil War. Our Nation lives because of the final sacrifice that our servicemen and women paid. Join us in commemorating and honoring those who died while serving our country and remember the true meaning of Memorial Day.
Friday, May 24:
- 1000 Flag Display from 9 am to 10 pm – NIGHTTIME PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
- 911 sTEEL tRAVELING dISPLAY COURTESY OF THE GOODTIMERS
Saturday, May 25:
- 1000 fLAG dISPLAY FROM 9 AM TO 7 pm
- 911 sTEEL tRAVELING dISPLAY courtesy OF THE gOODTIMERS
Sunday, May 26:
- 1000 Flag Display from 9 am to 7 pm
- 911 sTEEL tRAVELING dISPLAY COURTESY OF THE GOODTIMERS
- 11:30 AM: Lunch with a Veteran
- Noon: Team Fastrax Skydiving Team Lands in Field of Memories Area
- 12:30 PM: Flag Raising Ceremony with American Legion Post 513
Monday, May 27:
- 1000 Flag Display from 9 am to 7 pm
- 911 sTEEL tRAVELING dISPLAY COURTESY OF THE GOODTIMERS
- 3:00 PM: Moment of Silence
- 3:05 PM Posting of Colors and Musket Salute by the Sons of the American Revolution
- 3:15 PM: Reading of the Names
Field of Memories Flag Dedication
When you choose to dedicate a flag to be displayed in the Field of Memories, you can choose to personalize the dedication, as well. As part of that dedication, you also can designate whether that person is a veteran, active duty military, served in the police or as a firefighter and whether that person is buried at Arlington. All net proceeds go to Ramp It Up for Veterans, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that builds ramps for those with mobility issues.
