May 30, 2011San Diego Memorial Day Guide
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Memorial Day weekend. Picnics, family, Padres games, the Indy 500, the NBA
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Memorial Day weekend brings out the best in America’s Finest City, with barbecues and beach parties taking place throughout the cool three day weekend. After a long day lounging around in the sun and clouds, gather up ...
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What is Memorial Day?
About Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a US Holiday observed on the last Monday of May each year. It commemorates those who died while serving our country. Our Memorial Day guide will help you find information on how to observe and ceremonies taking place.
How to Observe
Observe Memorial Day 2011 by visiting local cemeteries and placing flags or flowers on the graves of our fallen heroes. Miramar National Cemetery will be open to visitors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit memorials around town such as the Veterans Museum & Memorial Center or the Mount Soledad Memorial in La Jolla. If you hang a flag outside of your home, fly it at half-staff until noon. Participate in a "National Moment of Remembrance" at 3 p.m. to pause and think upon the true meaning of the day, and for Taps to be played. Renew a pledge to aid the widows, widowers, orphans of our fallen soldiers and to aid the disabled veterans.
Memorial Day Weekend Events
31st Annual Ethnic Food Fair | May 29, 2011
This annual event features food, music and dance from around the world. It starts at 10:00am at the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages in Balboa Park (2191 Pan American Rd, San Diego, CA)
Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony | May 30, 2011
The Veteran's Association of North County will hold a Remembrance Ceremony at the VANC Resource Center, (1617 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92058) beginning at 10 am.
Greenwood Memorial Park Ceremony | May 30, 2011
Greenwood Memorial Park will hold a Memorial Day service at 1:30pm at the cemetery (4300 Imperial Avenue, San Diego CA 92113) in partnership with the American Legion San Diego Post 6. The event is free and open to the public.
Memorial Day Weekend Observance at the Veterans Museum | May 28-30, 2011
Join the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 472 in their annual Reading of the Names, to honor the lives of the San Diegans that are MIA or los their lives during the Vietnam War. Opening ceremony is at 8:00am Saturday & Sunday.
WD-40 Raises Money to Benefit San Diego Military Charities
When you purchase specially decorated 8oz WD-40 cans from now through Memorial Day, WD-40 will donate 10 cents to three military charities, with a minimum of $100,000 per charity. Those charities are Armed Services YMCA, Wounded Warrior Project and Veterans Medical Research Foundation. The presentation ceremony to hand over checks to those San Diego charities will take play on Monday, May 30 at 12:30pm at the Veterans Museum.
Free Museum Admission
1,300 Museums across America will offer free admission to active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day (May 30) through Labor Day (September 5) More Info
Kensington Memorial Day Parade | May 30, 2011
Children will march in the Kensington Memorial Day Parade along Marlborough Drive between Adams Ave and Palisades Rd. Julia Reich, Flossmoor Ilinois
Fort Rosecrans Memorial Day Ceremony | May 30, 2011
Members of the military, veterans and the public are invited to Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on Monday, May 30th at 10:00 a.m. for the 111th annual Memorial Day Service. Live Music by the U.S. Navy Band will begin at 8:45 a.m.
Knott’s Soak Cities Offer Free Admission to Military Personnel
Knott’s Berry Farm and two of Southern California Knott’s Soak City water parks, San Diego and Buena Park, are pleased to announce that they will be offering FREE admission to active and retired United States Military personnel on Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day (May 29-30) weekend.
Mt. Soledad Memorial Day Ceremony | May 30, 2011
Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial Annual Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 30, 2011 at the Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial.
Memorial Jazz Fest | May 29, 2011
Memorial Jazz Fest, Humphrey's Backstage Live, 2241 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego. May 29, 6 pm-1 am. "Smooth jazz" will be in the air at the club, with half off drinks and food from 5-7 pm. $20 cover after 5 pm. 619-224-3577.
Midway Museum | May 29-30, 2011
May 29 and 30 features pilots who flew each of the 25 planes and helicopters on display in the museum, and they will share their stories with the audience. There will also be a drawing for a free ride on a B-17 bomber. Those jets will also conduct a flyover past the Midway Museum on May 31. Free.
