{"id":276524,"date":"2026-05-19T12:45:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/276524\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T12:45:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:45:10","slug":"jacksonville-to-host-memorial-day-observance-at-veterans-memorial-wall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/276524\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacksonville to host Memorial Day observance at Veterans Memorial Wall"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The City of Jacksonville\u2019s Military Affairs and Veterans Department will host its annual Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 25, at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Wall downtown.<\/p>\n

The community is invited to attend the free event honoring service members who died while serving in the military.<\/p>\n

Veterans, active-duty military members, civic leaders and Gold Star Families are expected to attend.<\/p>\n

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The pre-ceremony begins at 8 a.m., with the official ceremony starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Wall, located at 1145 East Adams Street.<\/p>\n

The event will include patriotic music, ceremonial presentations, wreath presentations and remarks honoring fallen service members.<\/p>\n

Free parking will be available in Lot P.<\/p>\n

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