Los Angeles Memorial Day Events

Memorial Day is a time to honor those who have served in the military and remember their sacrifices. Los Angeles offers a variety of events and activities for people to enjoy this Memorial Day. From parades and memorial services to live music performances and fireworks shows, there are plenty of ways to celebrate this special holiday in the City of Angels. Here are five must-see Memorial Day events around Los Angeles that you won't want to miss

Best Things To Do On Memorial Day

Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 29, which means a three-day weekend. Although it's a day to remember the sacrifices of the men and women who gave their lives in service to their country, Memorial Day weekend is also considered by many to be the unofficial start of summer.

With this in mind, we have compiled this list for you. You will find that there are many things to do, many things to see, many places to go!

Scroll down to the Monday, May 29 Events section to find official

Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony in West L.A.

Department of Veterans Affairs Los Angeles National Cemetery 950 S. Sepulveda Blvd. I will host a public Memorial Day commemoration from 10 to 11 a.m.

MVP Los Angeles Annual Walk to Remember from Santa Monica to West L.A.

Merging Vets and Players, a peer support organization that brings combat veterans and former professional athletes together, will be leading a walk from the Santa Monica Pier to L.A. National Cemetery (about 4.8 miles) ahead of the ceremony. “Memorial Day is [a] tough day for many and we don’t want anyone to be alone,” the organizers write on the event page. “Join us and spend the morning honoring and remembering those no longer with us.” The event will begin with the national anthem at 7 a.m. by the cannon at the Santa Monica Pier meeting area, and the walk will commence at 7:15 a.m.

LA Fleet Week in San Pedro

There will be a number of LA Fleet Week events throughout Monday, including musical performances and a Memorial Day service at the Main Expo Footprint at USS Battleship Iowa, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro.

Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade

The 31st Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade will follow a route along Sherman Way from Owensmouth Avenue to Cozycraft Avenue in the San Fernando Valley. There will be an opening ceremony at 10 a.m., followed by a parade at 11 a.m.

Memorial Day events at Forest Lawn

Several Forest Lawn cemeteries, including locations in Glendale and Hollywood Hills, will have ceremonies with patriotic music, ceremonial wreath laying and a color guard.

Garden Grove Strawberry Festival

Along with carnival rides, food and live music, the final day of the annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival will run from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday on the Village Green, between Euclid and Main streets, in downtown Garden Grove.

Fiesta Hermosa in Hermosa Beach

The annual Fiesta Hermosa weekend festival will continue Monday with a carnival, beach concerts, food fair and “makers mercado.” Events will run throughout the day in Hermosa Beach

Topanga Days Country Fair

With food, music and a Memorial Day parade, the bohemian Topanga Valley festival is back. The parade will run from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The festival itself requires paid tickets, although it is free for active military members.

Fiesta Days in La Canada Flintridge

Monday's festivities in La Canada Flintridge will include a 9 a.m. memorial service and a 10:30 a.m. parade at Memorial Park, 1301 Foothill Blvd., followed by games, food and music.