Memorial Day Ceremony 2026

The City of Solana Beach and Solana Beach Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5431 will co-host our annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Join us at the La Colonia Park Veterans Honor Courtyard, located at 715 Valley Avenue, as we pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Camp Pendleton Young Marines will be the honor guard. Nico Marcolongo will be the guest speaker, as well as City of Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner, and Post Commander for VFW Post 5431 Guy McDermott. The Santa Fe Christian School Band will perform patriotic songs. A special "Feathers from Heaven" dove release by Randy Treadway will be provided by Joe and Leslie Irwin. The Veteran's Memorial wall, which honors the service of all Solana Beach Veterans of Foreign Wars, will be available for viewing. Docents from the Civic and Historical Society will be on hand to conduct tours of the Historical Museum. 

While you're here, take a moment to reflect at the Veteran's Memorial wall, a tribute to all Solana Beach Veterans of Foreign Wars. Knowledgeable docents from the Civic and Historical Society will be available to provide tours of the Historical Museum, offering a glimpse into our community's rich history.

Let us join together as a community on this day to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. We look forward to seeing you there.

Light refreshments will be served. The event is free of charge and open to the public.

For more information, please call (858) 720-4430.