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Deets: Forest Lawn will honor fallen veterans with free Memorial Day remembrances at each of its six Southern California locations: Cathedral City, Covina Hills, Cypress, Glendale, Hollywood Hills, and Long Beach. On Monday, May 25, 2026, the family-friendly, parkwide remembrances will bring generations together to pay tribute to the lives and valor of veterans of the United States Armed Forces with patriotic music, wreath layings, presentations and retirings of the flag, keynote addresses, presidential proclamations, invocations, giveaways, coffee, and sweet treats. All events will include American Sign Language interpreters.

The Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills commemoration is the featured event this year. The family-friendly remembrance features keynote speaker Brigadier General, Dr. David Smith; the resonate voice and presence of emcee Michael Ellington; an invocation and benediction by Monsignor Frank Hicks; a presidential proclamation by Police Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton; and music by the Los Angeles Concert Band.

Forest Lawn-Glendale’s celebration includes the Glendale Sunrise Rotary’s Field of Honor American flag dedication, taking place beginning Wednesday, May 20, and culminating with a stage event on Monday, May 25, at 11:00 AM. Flags are available for a $50.00 sponsorship, with proceeds benefiting local veterans.

The Memorial Day remembrances at Forest Lawn take place on Monday, May 25, 2026, with the Cathedral City, Covina Hills, Cypress, Hollywood Hills, and Long Beach events beginning at 10:00 AM, and the Glendale Field of Honor beginning at 11:00 AM, with the Forest Lawn commemoration beginning at 1:00 PM.

Hint for the Average Socialite: Admission and parking are FREE for all events.

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