On Monday, May 25, 2026, Memorial Day events are planned across Arizona to honor those who died while serving our country.
Memorial Ceremonies & Observances:
Avondale
Avondale Civic Center Amphitheater
Monday, May 25
8:30 AM
11465 W. Civic Center Dr.
Ceremony including memorial exhibits and a live musical tribute.
Buckeye
West Valley Community Observances
Monday, May 25
8:00 AM
Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Cemetery
23100 W. Broadway Rd.
Featuring formal flag protocols and tributes.
Marana
Marana Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 25, 2026
8:00 AM
Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery at Marana
15950 N Luckett Rd, Marana, AZ 85653
Public annual ceremony to honor and recognize fallen service members. Additionally, the Student Veterans of America club hosts a wreath placement ceremony there at 9:30 AM. Free admission.
Mesa
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Ceremony
Monday, May 25
7:00 AM to 8:15 AM
Lehi Cemetery, Mesa, AZ
An early morning tribute honoring indigenous and community service members, followed by a Memorial Day Reception at the Lehi Community Center, with lunch provided for the first 200 guests.
Oro Valley
Honor Fallen Heroes at Naranja Park
Monday, May 25
Naranja Park, Oro Valley
810 W Naranja Dr, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
A community gathering organized to honor and remember fallen military service members.
Phoenix
National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona Ceremony
Monday, May 25
8:00 AM
National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona
2929 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024
Features an F-35 fighter jet flyover, wreath presentations, a military honor color guard, the playing of Taps, and a keynote speech from retired USN Debbie Melton. Public flag placement takes place on Saturday, May 23, at 7:30 AM.
Prescott
Prescott National Cemetery Ceremony
Monday, May 25
11:00 AM
Prescott National Cemetery
500 N. Highway 89, Prescott, AZ 86313
Features a Posting of the Colors and official veterans’ organization speakers. Free parking and continuous shuttle services run from Yavapai College’s Prescott Campus starting at 9:00 AM.
Yavapai County Observance Ceremony
Monday, May 25, 2026
From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Historic Citizens Cemetery
815 E Sheldon St, Prescott, AZ 86301
A respectful community memorial service honoring fallen service members, featuring dedicated guest speakers. Limited seating is available, so attendees are encouraged to bring portable chairs. Free parking and continuous shuttles run from Yavapai College Parking Lot A. Free admission.
Scottsdale
USS Arizona Memorial Gardens Tribute
Monday, May 25
8:30 AM
USS Arizona Memorial Gardens at Salt River, 7455 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Includes local guest speakers and a formal wreath-laying ceremony. The first 100 arriving guests receive complimentary poppy seeds. The Boathouse Relic room remains open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Green Acres Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 25
10:00 AM
Green Acres Mortuary & Cemetery
401 Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Traditional ceremony featuring a vintage warbird flyover, a live concert band, a bugler, flag presentations, and guest speakers.
Sedona
Sedona Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 25, 2026
From 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Posse Grounds Pavilion
505 Posse Ground Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336
Hosted by Sedona Area Veterans and Community Outreach (SAVCO). It features guest tributes at the outdoor Posse Grounds Pavilion. Free admission.
Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 25, 2026
8:30 AM
Southern Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery
1300 S Buffalo Soldier Trail, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Annual remembrance service dedicated to honoring the nation’s fallen military personnel. Free admission.
Tucson
Memorial Day Ceremony at South Lawn Cemetery
Monday, May 25
8:30 AM
South Lawn Cemetery
5401 S Park Ave
Features a formal Color Guard presentation paired with a patriotic musical tribute performed live by the Tucson Concert Band. Free.
Family Events
Gilbert
Gilbert Memorial Park Community Gathering
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Gilbert Memorial Park Cemetery, 2100 E. Queen Creek Road, Gilbert, AZ 85297
Details: A casual community event pairing formal hero tributes with lunch and a children’s coloring contest.
Scottsdale
Arizona Boardwalk Foam Frenzy
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Arizona Boardwalk, 9500 E. Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Details: Free outdoor, family-friendly water festival featuring massive foam parties, fire truck water play, and water blaster battle zones. Water shoes and sunscreen are heavily recommended.
Many veterans, their families, caregivers, survivors and the public plan to honor fallen service members by attending Memorial Day ceremonies at VA National Cemeteries.
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