{"id":326923,"date":"2026-05-21T23:37:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T23:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/326923\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T23:37:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T23:37:08","slug":"list-of-memorial-day-2026-events-in-central-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/326923\/","title":{"rendered":"List of Memorial Day 2026 events in Central California"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao MvWXB TjIXL aGjvy ebVHC \">FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) &#8212; Here&#8217;s a list of the many Memorial Day events that are taking place across the Central Valley.<\/p>\n<p>FRESNO COUNTY<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 23RD<br class=\" \"\/>EVENT: CLOVIS MEMORIAL RUN<br class=\" \"\/>TIME: 6:30AM-10AM<br class=\" \"\/>ADDRESS: 735 THIRD STREET<br class=\" \"\/>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 &#8211; a timed 5K (3.1 miles) Run or Walk, a 2-Mile Walk, a 1\/2 Mile Kid&#8217;s Run, a 1\/2 Mile Senior Walk &amp; Roll, a pancake breakfast, an awards ceremony, a raffle prize giveaway, a resource fair, and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 24TH<br class=\" \"\/>EVENT: ECHOES OF COURAGE MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT<br class=\" \"\/>TIME: 3PM<br class=\" \"\/>ADDRESS: PAUL SHAGHOIAN CONCERT HALL<br class=\" \"\/>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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 24TH<br class=\" \"\/>EVENT: MEMORIAL DAY BMX RACE<br class=\" \"\/>TIME: 9AM<br class=\" \"\/>ADDRESS: WOODWARK PARK BMX RACE TRACK<br class=\" \"\/>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 &amp; $12 for Riders<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25TH<br class=\" \"\/>EVENT: MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE<br class=\" \"\/>TIME: 11AM-12PM<br class=\" \"\/>ADDRESS: FRESNO MEMORIAL GARDENS CEMETERY<br class=\" \"\/>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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25TH<br class=\" \"\/>EVENT: MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION<br class=\" \"\/>TIME: 9AM-2PM<br class=\" \"\/>ADDRESS: CLOVIS VETERANS MEMORIAL DISTRICT<br class=\" \"\/>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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25TH<br class=\" \"\/>EVENT: HANDS ACROSS FRESNO MEMORIAL DAY EVENT<br class=\" \"\/>TIME: 3-6PM<br class=\" \"\/>ADDRESS: WESLEY UMC &#8211; 1343 E BARSTOW AVE FRESNO CA<br class=\" \"\/>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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25TH<br class=\" \"\/>EVENT: MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY<br class=\" \"\/>TIME: 9AM<br class=\" \"\/>ADDRESS: CLOVIS CEMETERY, 305 N. VILLA<br class=\" \"\/>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!<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25TH<br class=\" \"\/>EVENT: CCBA ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC<br class=\" \"\/>TIME: 11AM-4PM<br class=\" \"\/>ADDRESS: WOODWARD PARK &#8211; VALLEY VIEW PICNIC PAVILLION<br class=\" \"\/>INFORMATION: Food, drinks, a raffle, and great company await at Woodward Park &#8211; Valley View Picnic Pavilion! Monday, May 25 | 11AM-4PM. Lunch served 12PM-1PM &#8211; first come, first served &#8211; limited to 260 servings. Don&#8217;t forget your folding chairs!<\/p>\n<p>MADERA COUNTY<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25TH<br class=\" \"\/>EVENT: AWAHNEE MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY<br class=\" \"\/>TIME: 9 AM<br class=\" \"\/>ADDRESS: WASSAMA ROUND HOUSE CEMETERY<br class=\" \"\/>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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25TH<br class=\" \"\/>EVENT: OAKHURST MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY<br class=\" \"\/>TIME: 10 AM<br class=\" \"\/>ADDRESS: OAKHILL CEMETERY, OAKHURST<br class=\" \"\/>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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25TH<br class=\" \"\/>EVENT: COARSEGOLD MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY<br class=\" \"\/>TIME: 11AM<br class=\" \"\/>ADDRESS: PICAYUNE CEMETERY (ABOVE CHUKCHANSI CASINO)<br class=\" \"\/>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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25TH<br class=\" \"\/>EVENT: NORTH FORK MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY<br class=\" \"\/>TIME: 1PM<br class=\" \"\/>ADDRESS: NORTH FORK CEMETERY<br class=\" \"\/>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.<\/p>\n<p>MERCED COUNTY<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 24TH<br class=\" \"\/>EVENT: NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY COMMEMORATION CEREMONY<br class=\" \"\/>TIME: 9AM<br class=\" \"\/>ADDRESS: SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY NATIONAL CEMETERY<br class=\" \"\/>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&#8217;s interred service members.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25TH<br class=\" \"\/>EVENT: MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY<br class=\" \"\/>TIME: 10AM<br class=\" \"\/>ADDRESS: MERCED DISTRICT CEMETERY, 1300 B STREET, MERCED<br class=\" \"\/>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.<\/p>\n<p>TULARE COUNTY<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">DATE: FRIDAY, MAY 22ND<br class=\" \"\/>EVENT: TULARE HOMETOWN HEROES CELEBRATION EVENT<br class=\" \"\/>TIME: 8AM<br class=\" \"\/>ADDRESS: VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING, 1771 E. TULARE AVE<br class=\" \"\/>INFORMATION: Recognizing the mission to honor local military personnel with banners proudly displayed in the City of Tulare<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">DATE: FRIDAY, MAY 22ND<br class=\" \"\/>EVENT: PORTERVILLE MILITARY BANNER CEREMONY<br class=\" \"\/>TIME: 12PM<br class=\" \"\/>ADDRESS: CENTENNIAL PARK, PORTERVILLE<br class=\" \"\/>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&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 23RD<br class=\" \"\/>EVENT: PLACEMENT OF FLAGS ON VETERAN HEADSTONES<br class=\" \"\/>TIME: 7AM<br class=\" \"\/>ADDRESS: TULARE KERN CEMETERY<br class=\" \"\/>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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25TH<br class=\" \"\/>EVENT: MEMORIAL DAY AVENUE OF FLAGS CEREMONY<br class=\" \"\/>TIME: 10AM<br class=\" \"\/>ADDRESS: VISALIA PUBLIC CEMETERY<br class=\" \"\/>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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25TH<br class=\" \"\/>EVENT: FARMERSVILLE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE<br class=\" \"\/>TIME: 10AM<br class=\" \"\/>ADDRESS: FARMERSVILLE BOULEVARD<br class=\" \"\/>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&#8217;s NOT too late to register your float, vehicle, organization, business, or group to be part of this year&#8217;s parade!<\/p>\n<p>KINGS COUNTY<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC eTIW sUzSN \">DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25TH<br class=\" \"\/>EVENT: AVENUE OF FLAGS CEREMONY<br class=\" \"\/>TIME: 9AM<br class=\" \"\/>ADDRESS: GRANGEVILLE CEMETERY, ARMONA<br class=\" \"\/>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.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright \u00a9 2026 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"FRESNO, Calif. 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