{"id":331940,"date":"2026-05-25T19:26:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T19:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/331940\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T19:26:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T19:26:11","slug":"memorial-day-ceremonies-held-at-park-at-river-walk-and-historic-union-cemetery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/331940\/","title":{"rendered":"Memorial Day ceremonies held at Park at River Walk and Historic Union Cemetery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK\/KBFX) \u2014 Kern County is honoring those who served our country on Memorial Day with two events: the 12th Annual Thousand Flags event at the Park at River Walk and at the Historic Union Cemetery.<\/p>\n<p>Thousand Flags:<\/p>\n<p>The Park at River Walk was covered with flags to help recognize military members who lost their lives serving the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Flags were sponsored in honor of current or former military members for a donation of $50 during the event.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Thousand Flags event at the Park at River Walk on Monday, May 25, 2026. PHOTO: KBAK\/KBFX\" class=\"ImageEmbed_image__qZBo_\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ba2e198e-79cb-46ca-ab4e-f8101f880be2-Sequence_EVERT_0525THOUSANDFLAGS_0001_frame_4524.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Thousand Flags event at the Park at River Walk on Monday, May 25, 2026. PHOTO: KBAK\/KBFX<\/p>\n<p>On Monday, there was a flag-raising ceremony at 12 p.m., playing of the national anthem, and presentations by local veterans&#8217; groups.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Thousand Flags event at the Park at River Walk on Monday, May 25, 2026. PHOTO: KBAK\/KBFX\" class=\"ImageEmbed_image__qZBo_\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2b4689d7-db7f-4d51-b37c-1df1b46b3ebe-Sequence_EVERT_0525THOUSANDFLAGS_0001_frame_9487.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Thousand Flags event at the Park at River Walk on Monday, May 25, 2026. PHOTO: KBAK\/KBFX<\/p>\n<p>Proceeds raised at the event will benefit local veterans and first responders.<\/p>\n<p>Historic Union Cemetery:<\/p>\n<p>A ceremony was held on Monday morning at the cemetery.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Memorial Day ceremony at the Historic Union Cemetery on Monday, May 25, 2026. PHOTO: KBAK\/KBFX\" class=\"ImageEmbed_image__qZBo_\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/f2dc178a-91d3-47b3-b736-90ee071eb4b3-Sequence_MILLS_MEMORIALDAYUNIONCEMETERY_0001_frame_13597.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Memorial Day ceremony at the Historic Union Cemetery on Monday, May 25, 2026. PHOTO: KBAK\/KBFX<\/p>\n<p>There were color guard presentations, music, and speeches from local leaders.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Memorial Day ceremony at the Historic Union Cemetery on Monday, May 25, 2026. PHOTO: KBAK\/KBFX\" class=\"ImageEmbed_image__qZBo_\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/90b2f421-2926-4795-b317-7c41de29f27e-Sequence_MILLS_MEMORIALDAYUNIONCEMETERY_0001_frame_16154.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Memorial Day ceremony at the Historic Union Cemetery on Monday, May 25, 2026. PHOTO: KBAK\/KBFX<\/p>\n<p>On Friday, volunteers placed flags to ensure all veteran markers are honored.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"BAKERSFIELD, Calif. 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