FRESNO COUNTY
DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 23RD
EVENT: CLOVIS MEMORIAL RUN
TIME: 6:30AM-10AM
ADDRESS: 735 THIRD STREET
INFORMATION: Join us as we run, walk, and roll in remembrance of those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. This event has something for everyone - a timed 5K (3.1 miles) Run or Walk, a 2-Mile Walk, a 1/2 Mile Kid's Run, a 1/2 Mile Senior Walk & Roll, a pancake breakfast, an awards ceremony, a raffle prize giveaway, a resource fair, and more.
DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 24TH
EVENT: ECHOES OF COURAGE MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT
TIME: 3PM
ADDRESS: PAUL SHAGHOIAN CONCERT HALL
INFORMATION: This inspirational concert includes powerful selections, including Midway March by John Williams and the exciting Victory at Sea by Richard Rodgers and Robert Russell Bennett. All active and retired service members are invited to attend free of charge with military ID.
DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 24TH
EVENT: MEMORIAL DAY BMX RACE
TIME: 9AM
ADDRESS: WOODWARK PARK BMX RACE TRACK
INFORMATION: Join us as we honor Memorial Day at the track with a day of racing and community. Bring your energy and ride with us! Cost: $8 for Striders & $12 for Riders
DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25TH
EVENT: MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE
TIME: 11AM-12PM
ADDRESS: FRESNO MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY
INFORMATION: Through Dignity Memorial, Fresno Memorial Gardens and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5057 and Central Valley Veterans, we are honored to announce the coming of our 62nd Memorial Day Service of Remembrance. Each Memorial Day we pause for a brief time to reflect on the veterans who have sacrificed for our liberties and freedom. Please join us in honoring the brave men and women of our armed forces this Memorial Day as all are welcomed.
DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25TH
EVENT: MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION
TIME: 9AM-2PM
ADDRESS: CLOVIS VETERANS MEMORIAL DISTRICT
INFORMATION: We invite you to join us for a meaningful day of remembrance, featuring live music, outdoor activities, documentaries, and a community luncheon. We invite all members of the community to gather with us as we reflect, remember, and honor our heroes together.
DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25TH
EVENT: HANDS ACROSS FRESNO MEMORIAL DAY EVENT
TIME: 3-6PM
ADDRESS: WESLEY UMC - 1343 E BARSTOW AVE FRESNO CA
INFORMATION: This is a FREE Event! We will be there to provide outreach and education about humane trap-neuter-return, share information about spay/neuter resources, and recruit volunteers. There will be a free market resource fair, live music, food trucks and guest speakers.
DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25TH
EVENT: MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
TIME: 9AM
ADDRESS: CLOVIS CEMETERY, 305 N. VILLA
INFORMATION: This program, hosted by American Legion Cecil Cox Post 147 and VFW post 3225, will begin at 9AM. Please come join us as we respectfully honor our fallen brothers and sisters who so heroically gave the ultimate sacrifice protecting our liberties and freedom. ALL ARE WELCOME!
DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25TH
EVENT: CCBA ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC
TIME: 11AM-4PM
ADDRESS: WOODWARD PARK - VALLEY VIEW PICNIC PAVILLION
INFORMATION: Food, drinks, a raffle, and great company await at Woodward Park - Valley View Picnic Pavilion! Monday, May 25 | 11AM-4PM. Lunch served 12PM-1PM - first come, first served - limited to 260 servings. Don't forget your folding chairs!
MADERA COUNTY
DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25TH
EVENT: AWAHNEE MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
TIME: 9 AM
ADDRESS: WASSAMA ROUND HOUSE CEMETERY
INFORMATION: Each ceremony will include: Prayer, Memorial reading, Placement of ceremonial flags, Three-volley rifle salute, The playing of Taps. Featuring members of the Marine Corps League, Veterans of Foreign Wars, California Cadet Corps, local 4-H youth members, and community volunteers.
DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25TH
EVENT: OAKHURST MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
TIME: 10 AM
ADDRESS: OAKHILL CEMETERY, OAKHURST
INFORMATION: Each ceremony will include: Prayer, Memorial reading, Placement of ceremonial flags, Three-volley rifle salute, The playing of Taps. Featuring members of the Marine Corps League, Veterans of Foreign Wars, California Cadet Corps, local 4-H youth members, and community volunteers.
DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25TH
EVENT: COARSEGOLD MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
TIME: 11AM
ADDRESS: PICAYUNE CEMETERY (ABOVE CHUKCHANSI CASINO)
INFORMATION: Each ceremony will include: Prayer, Memorial reading, Placement of ceremonial flags, Three-volley rifle salute, The playing of Taps. Featuring members of the Marine Corps League, Veterans of Foreign Wars, California Cadet Corps, local 4-H youth members, and community volunteers.
DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25TH
EVENT: NORTH FORK MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
TIME: 1PM
ADDRESS: NORTH FORK CEMETERY
INFORMATION: Each ceremony will include: Prayer, Memorial reading, Placement of ceremonial flags, Three-volley rifle salute, The playing of Taps. Featuring members of the Marine Corps League, Veterans of Foreign Wars, California Cadet Corps, local 4-H youth members, and community volunteers.
MERCED COUNTY
DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 24TH
EVENT: NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY COMMEMORATION CEREMONY
TIME: 9AM
ADDRESS: SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY NATIONAL CEMETERY
INFORMATION: The Department of Veterans Affairs will host Memorial Day ceremonies this weekend at more than 120 VA national cemeteries across the country for 100,000 attendees. All events and parking are free of charge and open to the public, and will feature wreath-laying ceremonies, commemorative speeches, the playing of Taps and other patriotic events to honor America's interred service members.
DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25TH
EVENT: MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
TIME: 10AM
ADDRESS: MERCED DISTRICT CEMETERY, 1300 B STREET, MERCED
INFORMATION: Join the American Legion as we observe Memorial Day and honor our veterans that have passed on to Post Everlasting. The ceremony starts at 10a at the District cemetery for everyone to come and take part in a salute to those that have gone before us. Post 83 will have an open house following the ceremony for anyone who would like to see our Post.
TULARE COUNTY
DATE: FRIDAY, MAY 22ND
EVENT: TULARE HOMETOWN HEROES CELEBRATION EVENT
TIME: 8AM
ADDRESS: VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING, 1771 E. TULARE AVE
INFORMATION: Recognizing the mission to honor local military personnel with banners proudly displayed in the City of Tulare
DATE: FRIDAY, MAY 22ND
EVENT: PORTERVILLE MILITARY BANNER CEREMONY
TIME: 12PM
ADDRESS: CENTENNIAL PARK, PORTERVILLE
INFORMATION: The Military Banner Program was started in 2016 for the Porterville area as a way to honor both current and past military personnel for their service to the nation and community. The banner acts as a public expression of gratitude that pays tribute to the courage, commitment, and heroism displayed by individuals who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Loved ones may nominate a military hero to be honored with a banner that will show the individual's name and photo. Individuals may also self-nominate for the program. The banners will be displayed on major streets throughout the City. They will be raised each year for Memorial Day. Altogether, nearly 1,000 commemorative banners for former and active service members from the Porterville community have been raised along major streets in Porterville since the start of the program.
DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 23RD
EVENT: PLACEMENT OF FLAGS ON VETERAN HEADSTONES
TIME: 7AM
ADDRESS: TULARE KERN CEMETERY
INFORMATION: Memorial Day Weekend at the Tulare Cemeteries is going to be full of activities as we honor the lives of our local veterans laid to rest. The community is invited to join us and our local Veteran organizations! Placement of 3,000+ flags on the headstones of veterans at the Kern Cemetery location coordinated by AMVETS.
DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25TH
EVENT: MEMORIAL DAY AVENUE OF FLAGS CEREMONY
TIME: 10AM
ADDRESS: VISALIA PUBLIC CEMETERY
INFORMATION: Under the pavilion at the cemetery includes Presentation of the Colors by Mount Whitney High Cadets; A Story of Service by Redwood High School; Laying of Memorial Wreaths; Prayer; Release of Remembrance Doves; Rifle Salute; Echo Taps at the conclusion of the ceremony.
DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25TH
EVENT: FARMERSVILLE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
TIME: 10AM
ADDRESS: FARMERSVILLE BOULEVARD
INFORMATION: Join us Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 10:00AM on Farmersville Blvd as our community comes together to honor and remember the brave men and women who served our country. Presented by the Farmersville Kiwanis Club. It's NOT too late to register your float, vehicle, organization, business, or group to be part of this year's parade!
KINGS COUNTY
DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25TH
EVENT: AVENUE OF FLAGS CEREMONY
TIME: 9AM
ADDRESS: GRANGEVILLE CEMETERY, ARMONA
INFORMATION: We The Marines of The Marine Corps League Kings County Detachment 455 would greatly appreciate volunteers for the setup before the ceremony and after the ceremony putting the flags to rest. Work details for Memorial Day at Grangeville Cemetery in Armona on 14th Ave.