Memorial Day – May 26, 2025

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 2025 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

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.

The Sea Cadets from Naval Base Port Hueneme will present its Color Guard at this ceremony.

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 Port Hueneme Pier.

This ceremony will include a 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

Throughout Memorial Day weekend, the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District (RSRPD) will be hosting the AV Wall, which is the half-scale mobile replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C.

This will be one of the very last opportunities to view the AV Wall, as it is being retired from travel at the end of this year.

For more information, please email Jeannie Liss, the RSRPD Park and Museum Coordinator, at jeannie@rsrpd.us or call (805) 526-6453.

Address: 3700 Avenida Simi, Simi Valley, CA 93063

Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park will hold its 34th 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