Here is a rundown of Memorial Day Ceremony events across Contra Costa County with several events taking place. For all events, visit our events calendar. To add an event, click here.
May 27
City of Oakley
Join the City of Oakley community for a morning of remembrance. Our Memorial Day Ceremony will begin at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Civic Center Plaza the morning of Saturday, May 27th.
May 29
Antioch Memorial Day Ceremony & Events
Join the Delta Veterans Group and the City of Antioch for multiple events and a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Oak View Memorial Gardens Cemetery (2500 E 18th Street) as they honor and respect those that paid the ultimate price to protect our freedom.
- 8:00 am – Pancake Breakfast
- 10:00 am – Ceremony at Oak View Cemetery
- 1:00 pm – lunch at Antioch VFW
Bay Point Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade
Join the Bay Point community All-N-One for a Memorial Day Remember and Honor Ceremony for those who served. A special Memorial Day Parade will take place at the Ambrose Recreation and Park District: 3105 Willow Pass Rd, Bay Point. Monday, May 29th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
9:00 am – Service
11:00 am to 2:00 pm – Parade
Brentwood Memorial Day Observance – Honor and Remember
Clayton/Concord
Please join Lt. Jerry Novakovich Post 1525, Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliary, for its annual Memorial Day Ceremony beginning at 10:00 am. They will be at the Grove in downtown Clayton at 10. REMEMBER!
Danville Memorial Day Annual Remembrance
In San Francisco East Bay’s largest Memorial Day program is Danville’s annual Remembrance held at Oak Hill Park on Monday, May 29th with Danville Community Band kicking-off music at 10:30 AM – and a one-hour program starting at 11 AM sponsored by Viet Nam Veterans of Diablo Valley. (see program)
Danville’s Remembrance features Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient James Taylor as key-note speaker, Event host, the Viet nam Veteerans of Diablo Valley encourages learning more about Jim Taylor before Memorial Day by visiting the website of: Congressional Medal of Honor Society at: https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/james-a-taylor
City of Martinez
The community is invited to attend a Memorial Day Ceremony this Monday. Thank you to City of Martinez Community and Recreation Services and the Veteran’s Commission for organizing this special event.
- 9:00 am at the Alhambra Cemetery (Carquinez Scenic Drive)
- 10:00 am at Ignacio Plaza (525 Henrietta Street)
Pittsburg Memorial Day Commemoration
Join the United Veterans Council of Pittsburg for a Memorial Day Commemoration Honoring Deceased Veterans and Deceased Members of the Armed Forces. Monday, May 29, 2023 10:00 am Pittsburg Memorial 2551 Harbor St, Pittsburg, CA 94565 (across from the Senior Center) Harbor Street between East Leland and Atlantic Ave.
Walnut Creek Memorial Day Ceremony
Plan to spend part of your Memorial Day in Walnut Creek for the City’s annual tribute to the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m., and will feature remarks from Mayor Cindy Silva, and a keynote address by retired Army and National Guard helicopter pilot Patrick Leary.
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War. Mayor Silva will reflect upon the lives of Walnut Creek residents who were killed during the war. Patriotic music will be provided by the Walnut Creek Concert Band under the direction of Matt Sadowski, and the invocation and blessing will be offered by Rev. Mark Burnham. The Walnut Creek Police Department will serve as the Honor Guard.
The ceremony, free to the public, will be held in Civic Park at the corner of Civic Drive and North Broadway in downtown Walnut Creek. All are welcome; the event is not limited to residents of Walnut Creek.
The commemoration will end with a procession across the street to the Veterans Memorial outside of City Hall, and the playing of Taps and lowering the flags to half-staff. North Broadway will be closed to traffic between Civic Drive and Cypress Street during the hour-long ceremony. Chairs will be provided, although visitors are welcome to bring blankets or their own chairs.
