Forest Lawn Honors Veterans on Memorial Day

A mural at Forest Lawn (Photo – forestlawn.com)

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.

By News Desk

On Monday, May 27, 2024, the family-friendly, parkwide remembrances will bring generations together to commemorate the lives and valor of American veterans with patriotic music, wreaths, flag ceremonies, keynote addresses, proclamations, invocations, giveaways, arts & crafts, coffee, sweet treats, and more.

The Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills commemoration is the featured event this year and features speaker Dr. Brenda Threatt; emcee Michael Ellington; an invocation and benediction by Monsignor Frank Hicks; a presidential proclamation by Police Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton; music by the Los Angeles Concert Band; and family-friendly activities. Forest Lawn-Glendale’s celebration includes the Glendale Sunrise Rotary’s Field of Honor American flag dedication, taking place beginning Wednesday May 22, and culminating with a stage event on Monday, May 27, 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 27, 2024, with the Cathedral City, Covina Hills, Cypress, Hollywood Hills, and Long Beach events beginning at 10:00 am, the Glendale Field of Honor beginning at 11:00 am, and the Forest Lawn commemoration beginning at 1:00 PM. Guests are encouraged to arrive one hour prior to the start time.  Admission and parking are free for all events.