Memorial Day – May 27, 2024

Honoring All Those Who Paid the Ultimate Sacrifice

Memorial Day is a federally-observed holiday to honor the men and women of our U.S. military who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

We are grateful for their actions and keep their family members and their sacrifices in our prayers.

We have compiled many of the Memorial Day 2024 ceremonies and observances taking place across Ventura County as an opportunity to pay homage to those who have fallen.

Memorial Day Ceremonies and Observances

Conejo Mountain Funeral Home will host its annual Memorial Day ceremony. Live music, several guest speakers, displays of military memorabilia, and free food will all be part of this opportunity to honor our military heroes. The program begins at 11:00 a.m.

Address: 2052 Howard Rd., Camarillo, CA 93012

Bardsdale Cemetery will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 11:00 a.m.

This ceremony is presented by VFW Post 9637, Boy Scout Troop 406, Cub Scout Troop 3409 and Garcia Funeral Home.

Address: 1698 S. Sespe St., Fillmore, CA 93015

Moorpark Morning Rotary Club will hold its annual Field of Valor throughout the day at Tierra Rejada Park.

Flags are proudly displayed in honor/memory of a friend or family member who served in the Armed Forces.

Food and kids’ activities (including a face painting starting at 12 noon) are available throughout the day.

A $40 donation will allow you to register a flag in honor of a veteran(s). To purchase and register a flag, visit the Moorpark Morning Rotary Club’s website.

Event Schedule

• 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Viewing of Flags with accompanying patriotic music by various artists
• 1:00 p.m.: Opening Ceremony with a flag processional and color guard
• 1:15 p.m.: Presentation of the Flags, Honoring Fallen Veterans, and Guest Speakers
• 4:00 p.m.: Closing Ceremony

Address: 11900 Mountain Trail St., Moorpark, CA 93021

The City of Moorpark and American Legion Moorpark Post 502 will hold their joint annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. at the city’s Veterans Memorial.

Address: 642 Flinn Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021

The Oak View Teen Center will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade at 10:00 a.m.

“Honor Our Fallen” is the theme of this year’s parade, which begins at the corner of Old Ventura Avenue and Park Avenue in Oak View.

This year’s Grand Marshal is Oak View resident Irvin Poff, a World War II bomber pilot who flew 50 missions out of Italy and recently celebrated his 105th birthday.

A post-parade barbecue honoring Mr. Poff will take place at the Ojai Valley Moose Lodge 1417. Address: 382 N. Ventura Ave., Oak View, CA 93022

Santa Clara Cemetery & Mortuary will hold its annual Memorial Day Mass at 10:00 a.m.

Guests have the option of attending either in person or virtually via livestream on the Cemetery’s Facebook page.

Santa Clara Cemetery & Mortuary address: 2370 North H St., Oxnard, CA 93036

The City of Oxnard will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. at its Veterans Memorial in Plaza Park.

Vietnam Veterans of Ventura County will present its Color Guard at this ceremony.

The full program for this Memorial Day Ceremony can be accessed by clicking on the button below.

Address: 500 South C St., Oxnard, CA 93030

The City of Port Hueneme will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at its new location – Port Hueneme Pier.

This ceremony will include its first-ever wreath ceremony and paddle out led by Port Hueneme lifeguards.

Location: Accessible off of Surfside Dr. in Port Hueneme

Pierce Brothers – Santa Paula Cemetery and VFW Post 2043 – Mercer-Prieto will hold their joint annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:30 a.m.

Guests are encouraged to arrive by 10:00 a.m. ahead of a musical prelude at 10:15 a.m.

Address: 380 Cemetery Rd., Santa Paula, CA 93060

El Rancho Simi Pioneer Cemetery in Simi Valley will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:00 a.m.

Pioneer Cemetery address: 1461 Thompson Ln., Simi Valley, CA 93065

Assumption Cemetery in Simi Valley will hold its annual Memorial Day Mass at 10:00 a.m.

Guests have the option of attending either in person or virtually via livestream on the Cemetery’s Facebook page.

Assumption Cemetery address: 1380 Fitzgerald Rd., Simi Valley, CA 93065

The Reagan Library will hold its Memorial Day event to honor the fallen men and women of our U.S. Military.

Live musical entertainment, which begins at 9:00 a.m., includes the L.A. County Sheriff Band and Harpist veteran Thomas Baker.

The program begins at 10:00 with several keynote speakers.

This event is free and will take place by the Reagan Library’s Gold Star Family Memorial. Admission fees still apply if you wish to visit the Reagan Museum, Air Force One Pavilion, and its ongoing Star Wars Exhibit.

For more information, please visit the Reagan Foundation’s official website.

Address: 40 Presidential Dr., Simi Valley, CA 93065

Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park will hold its 33rd annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. Pre-event concert will be at 10:30 a.m.

Address: 5600 Lindero Canyon Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91362