Forest Lawn to commemorate Memorial Day with events across its six SoCal locations

Forest Lawn will continue its 108-year tradition of Memorial Day remembrances with free, parkwide Memorial Day commemorations at each of its six Southern California locations: Cathedral City, Covina Hills, Cypress, Glendale, Hollywood Hills, and Long Beach. On Monday, May 29, 2023, the parkwide remembrances are a chance for generations to come together to celebrate the lives and memories of American veterans with patriotic elements, including keynote addresses, presidential proclamations, invocations, patriotic music, presentation and retiring of the flag, wreath laying, giveaways, coffee, sweet treats, and more.
 
The Forest Lawn—Hollywood Hills commemoration is the featured commemoration this year and features speaker Dr. David Smith, Brigadier general; 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 from Wednesday May 24–Monday, May 29, 2023, and culminating with a stage event on Monday, May 29, 2023, at 11:00 AM. Flags are available for a $50.00 sponsorship, with proceeds benefiting local veterans.
 
Since 1915, Forest Lawn’s rolling hills have set the stage for Memorial Day remembrances that honor military valor. “Forest Lawn’s Memorial Day commemorations hold a special place in our hearts, as they celebrate life and honor with joyous commemorations while giving moments to pause and remember sacrifice and loss,” says Rodolfo Saenz, Forest Lawn’s Senior Vice President, Marketing. “We are proud to bring our communities together for six distinct patriotic events.”

Event Details

The Memorial Day remembrances at Forest Lawn take place on Monday, May 29, 2023, 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.

Source: Press Release