Memorial Day

Courtesy photo  Marines fire off a salute during last year’s Memorial Day Ceremony in Veterans Park on Bay Farm Island.

Memorial Day Ceremony Scheduled

May 26,2016

 

Encinal High graduate returns as keynote speaker

Memorial Day in Alameda has long been commemorated with a ceremony at Veterans Park near the Bay Farm Island Bridge on Veterans Court. The annual ceremony is set for Monday, May 30, at 11 a.m.

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Memorial Day Service Set

May 21,2019

On Monday, May 27, the public is invited to stop at Veterans Memorial Park at 11 a.m. to honor those that have given their lives in service to the country. Once again, as in many years past, local Veterans groups have joined together to organize this ceremony. 

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Mike Lano &nbsp&nbsp The Encinal High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps served as the color guard for Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony at Veterans Park.

Alameda Celebrates Memorial Day

May 29,2018

Monday’s annual Memorial Day ceremony in Bay Farm Island’s Veterans Park was packed, even in blistering sun without any clouds present. The event marked the park’s 30th anniversary.

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Memorial Day Marks 20 Years for Vets Park

May 22,2018

 

The public is invited to the 20th anniversary of the opening of Veterans Memorial Park and Memorial Day Services on Monday, May 28, at 11 a.m. A solemn ceremony will be held for these that sacrificed all for this country. 

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