Yorba Linda Veterans Memorial Events
Yorba Linda Veterans Memorial Events
The Yorba Linda Veterans Memorial Association conducts two major events each year, one on Memorial Day and the other on Veterans Day. These events are conducted on the actual day rather than the “observed” day and begin at 2 p.m. sharp.
Memorial Day is the last Monday in May. Veterans Day is always on November 11, regardless of the day of the week it falls on.
The Association runs a program which includes pomp and circumstance reserved for these types of events, along with a keynote speaker and the reading of the Orange County Gold Star Walk of Honor Roll Call.
The Association brings in city leaders, special guests, and other dignitaries to attend the event, who in some cases speak to the assembly as well. Just before the event begins, and upon conclusion of the formal program, there is ample opportunity to meet other attendees. As the day of the event approaches, a more detailed description of the program will be made available. The event is open to the public. The city sets up a large tent to provide shade. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
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Memorial Day – Monday, May 25 at 2 PM
The Yorba Linda Veterans Memorial Association is pleased to announce that we will be holding our traditional Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, at 2 PM.
Our keynote speaker at this ceremony will be former US Army Corporal Norio Uyematsu, a 95-year-old Korean War Veteran. Norio and his family were incarcerated behind barbed wire on American soil during World War II. But as a proud American who wanted to serve his country, he enlisted in the US Army at the age of 17 and served for three years, rising to the rank of Corporal. Come and hear his fascinating story! In addition, Carlos Rodriguez, Mayor of Yorba Linda, has been invited to speak.
The Esperanza HS Army JROTC will present the Colors, pipers from the Los Angeles Police Emerald Society Pipes and Drums will be present, and we will conduct the traditional Gold Star Roll Call followed by the playing of Taps.
The event is open to the public, and we will have a large tent set up to provide shade for many attendees. We also encourage bringing your lawn chairs.
Yorba Linda Veterans Memorial Upcoming Events
Join us on Memorial Day or Veterans Day to honor all veterans and give special recognition to new Gold Star families by placing walkway bricks on the unique walkway for the veterans who have given their lives since the previous honoring ceremonies.
Future Event:
Veterans Day 2026 – Wednesday, November 11.
Memorial Day in 2027 – Monday, May 31, 2027.
Veterans Day in 2027 – Thursday, November 11, 2027
Yorba Linda Veterans Memorial
4766 Valley View Ave, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Park Hours: 5 AM – 10 pm
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Yorba Linda Veterans Memorial
4766 Valley View Ave, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Hours: 5 am – 10 pm
Contact Us