On Monday, May 26, 2025, Memorial Day events are planned across Arizona to honor those who died while serving our country. Several memorial services will feature a Missing Man formation flyover by Falcon Warbirds.
National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona
May 26, 2025 8:00 a.m.
2929 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Phoenix 85024
Avondale
May 26, at 8:30 a.m.
Avondale Civic Center Amphitheater
11465 W. Civic Center Drive
The ceremony will have a musical tribute and a moving flag ceremony. The event is being held in partnership with several organizations, including the American Legion’s Crandall Palmer Post 61, VFW Pat Tillman Memorial Post 40, and the Blue Star Moms.
Chandler
Valley of the Sun Mortuary & Cemetery
10940 East Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler
Memorial service featuring a Missing Man formation flyover by Falcon Warbirds. Flyover expected to be seen at 9:53 a.m.
Glendale
West Resthaven Funeral Home & Resthaven Park Cemetery
6450 West Northern Ave, Glendale
Memorial service featuring a Missing Man formation flyover by Falcon Warbirds. Flyover expected to be seen at 9:34 a.m.
Gilbert
May 26 from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Town Hall 50 E. Civic Center Drive, Gilbert
The Memorial Day event will include a flag and wreath ceremony, the battlefield cross, the POW/MIA table, and remarks from local Gilbert dignitaries.
Litchfield Park
May 26 at 7 a.m.
255 W Wigwam Blvd, Litchfield Park
The City of Litchfield Park will hold a 30-minute Memorial Day ceremony at the WWII Memorial on the west side of Litchfield Elementary School. There will be a floral tribute, the playing of “Taps,” a prayer, and a moment of silence.
Marana
May 26 8:00 a.m.
Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery
15950 N. Luckett Road, Marana
The Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services will hold its Memorial Day Observance Ceremony at the Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery at Marana, located at 15950 N. Luckett Road.
Mesa
May 26
Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park & Funeral Care
400 South Power Road, Mesa
Memorial service featuring a Missing Man formation flyover by Falcon Warbirds. Flyover expected to be seen at 10:02 a.m.
Phoenix
May 26
Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary & Cemetery
719 N 27th Ave, Phoenix
Memorial service featuring a Missing Man formation flyover by Falcon Warbirds. Flyover expected to be seen at 9:39 a.m.
May 26
Resthaven/Carr-Tenney Mortuary & Memorial Gardens
4310 East Southern Ave, Phoenix
Memorial service featuring a Missing Man formation flyover by Falcon Warbirds. Flyover expected to be seen at 9:45 a.m.
May 26
Phoenix Memorial Park & Mortuary
200 West Beardsley Road, Phoenix
Memorial service featuring a Missing Man formation flyover by Falcon Warbirds. Flyover expected to be seen at 10:20 a.m.
Scottsdale
May 26 at 10:00 a.m.
Green Acres Mortuary & Cemetery
401 North Hayden Road in Scottsdale
Memorial service featuring a Missing Man formation flyover by Falcon Warbirds. Flyover expected to be seen at 10:10 a.m.
Sierra Vista
May 26 8:00 a.m.
Southern Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Day Ceremony
1300 S. Buffalo Soldier Trail, Sierra Vista
Sun City
May 26 9:00 a.m., with music beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Sunland Memorial Park, Mortuary & Cremation Center
15826 North Del Webb Blvd, Sun City
Memorial service featuring a Missing Man formation flyover by Falcon Warbirds. Flyover expected to be seen at 9:30 a.m
Tucson
May 26 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Memorial Day Ceremony – South Lawn Cemetery
5401 S. Park Avenue, Tucson
The Tucson Concert Band will perform patriotic music during the event. More information here.
May 26 9:00 a.m.
Memorial Day Ceremony – East Lawn Palms Mortuary and Cemetery
5801 E. Grant Road, Tucson
Sons of Orpheus will provide music, and the Scottish American Military Society Post 81 will present the colors.