Here is a sampling of Memorial Day events 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.
Open today through May 27
Field of Honor Memorial Day Flag Display and Program with Glendale Sunrise Rotary Club at Forest Lawn-Glendale: The club has set up a “Field of Honor” display of 1,000 American flags at the entrance to Forest Lawn-Glendale (1712 S. Glendale Ave.), through May 27. A Memorial Day program is set for 11 a.m. May 27, on a stage. More information about the display, purchasing of American flags ($50 sponsorship to honor someone who served in the United States armed forces; proceeds help local veterans) and Glendale Sunrise Rotary, www.glendalefieldofhonor.com/copy-of-about. Updates: www.facebook.com/GlendaleSunriseRotary/
On May 27
Memorial Day Ceremony in Montrose: The Montrose Shopping Park Association hold a short ceremony, 7:30 a.m. Vietnam War Memorial, northwest corner of Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View Boulevard, Montrose. shopmontrose.com/memorial-day-ceremony
Memorial Day in La Crescenta: American Legion Post #288 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1614 present the observance, 8 a.m. The event includes a keynote speech by United States Air Force Lt. Col. Andrew Burghdorf, a Presentation of Colors by the Crescenta Valley High School Air Force Junior ROTC (CA-882) Color Guard and a POW/MIA ceremony. Two Strike Park, 5107 Rosemont Ave., La Crescenta. Dick Clubb, 818-384-5761.
Topanga Memorial Day Parade: 8:30 a.m. Grand marshal for 2024 is Bill Dillon, a World War II veteran and a 50-year Topanga resident. The parade begins at Pine Tree Circle, 120 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. The parade ends around 10:30 a.m. at the entrance to the Topanga Community Center where Gabbi Beauvais sings the National Anthem and a flag raising ceremony will be held. The event is part of the 49th Topanga Days Country Fair, a fundraiser…
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