Memorial Day at Forest Lawn

Forest Lawn will honor fallen veterans with free Memorial Day remembrances at each of its six Southern California locations: Cathedral City, Covina Hills, Cypress, Glendale, Hollywood Hills, and Long Beach. On Monday, May 26, 2025, the family-friendly, parkwide remembrances will bring generations together to commemorate the lives and valor of American veterans with patriotic music, wreath layings, presentations and retirings of the flag, keynote addresses, presidential proclamations, invocations, giveaways, arts & crafts, coffee, sweet treats, and more.

The Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills commemoration is the featured event this year and features keynote speaker Brigadier General, Dr. David Smith; the resonate voice and presence of emcee Michael Ellington; an invocation and benediction by Monsignor Frank Hicks; a presidential proclamation by Police Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton; music by the Los Angeles Concert Band; and family-friendly activities. Forest Lawn-Glendale’s celebration includes the Glendale Sunrise Rotary’s Field of Honor American flag dedication, taking place beginning Wednesday, May 21, and culminating with a stage event on Monday, May 26, at 11:00 AM. Flags are available for a $50.00 sponsorship, with proceeds benefiting local veterans.

The Memorial Day remembrances at Forest Lawn take place on Monday, May 26, 2025, with the Cathedral City, Covina Hills, Cypress, Hollywood Hills, and Long Beach events beginning at 10:00 AM, and the Glendale Field of Honor beginning at 11:00 AM, with the Forest Lawn commemoration beginning at 1:00 PM. Guests are encouraged to arrive one hour prior to the start time of Forest Lawn’s Memorial Day events to allow ample time to find parking and enjoy a walk through the grounds before the day’s events begin. Admission and parking are FREE for all events. Visit www.forestlawn.com for more information.