There are Several Events Happening on Memorial Day in Manatee & Sarasota
Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor those many heroes who have given so much to secure the freedoms we today often take for granted here in the U.S.A.. There are events horning our Heroes on Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice. Get all those details here. We will never forget.
SARASOTA MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
MONDAY, MAY 29, 2023
The City of Sarasota and Sarasota Patriotic Observance Committee host the annual Memorial Day parade. It all starts at 10 a.m. at Main Street and Osprey Avenue, traveling westward on Main Street and ending at Chaplain J.D. Hamel Park, where a ceremony with keynote speaker Capt. Richard Petrucci, U.S. Navy retired, will be held.
Manatee County MEMORIAL DAY Observation
MONDAY, MAY 29, 2023
The Manatee County Veterans Council invites you to join them at the newly named “Donald L Courtney Veterans Park” for Bradenton's annual Memorial Day Service. Located on Bradenton’s Riverwalk, along the Manatee River, next to Manatee Memorial Hospital.
Special guests and dignitaries will speak… The National Anthem will be sung and a color guard, to present the colors.
Come and join the entire community in recognizing our Veterans ,who all gave some….. and especially ON THIS WEEKEND… some who gave all…… that we may live in freedom.
The ceremony starts at 9 a.m.
Annual Venice Area Memorial Day Ceremony
MONDAY, MAY 29, 2023
The Annual Venice Area Memorial Day Ceremony will be hosted by the American Legion NO-VEL Post 159 at 10 a.m. at Patriots Park.
Everyone is invited to attend and participate.
The event will feature the traditional "laying of the wreaths" by area veterans organizations and auxiliaries including VFW 8118, DAV 1001 and the Marine Corps League.
Guest speakers will include Venice Mayor Nick Pachota and Col. Norman MacLellan, USA, Ret.
Patriotic music will be provided by the Sun Coast Wind Ensemble. Bring chairs.
10 a.m. Patriots Park, 800 Venetia Bay Blvd. Venice, FL. Patriots Park is located on U.S. 41, just north of the intersection of U.S. 41 Bypass North and U.S. 41 Business.
Anna Maria Island Memorial Day Ceremony
MONDAY, MAY 29, 2023
All our invited to the annual Memorial Day ceremony to honor our fallen heroes on Anna Maria Island. Immediately following the ceremony, they will also be honoring the city's 100th anniversary with 1920's music along with interesting and fun facts from the city's start in 1923.
The celebration will include birthday cake and refreshments. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. City Pier Park, City Pier Park, 103 N Bay Blvd, Anna Maria, FL
Annual Sarasota Memorial Day Concert
MONDAY, MAY 29, 2023
Everyone is invited to enjoy the Annual Sarasota Memorial Day Concert in Phillippi Estate Park at the gazebo featuring the Sarasota Concert Band from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Lawn chairs welcome. Free admission.
Food and drink vendors will be available. More info at: 941-364-2263. Philippi Estate Park, 5500 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
Memorial Day
On May 29, 2023: Memorial Day, at 3:00 pm,
There is a National Moment of Remembrance, an annual event that asks Americans, wherever they are at 3:00 pm local time, to pause for one minute to remember those who have died in military service to the United States. TAPS Across America encourages all who are interested to play TAPS at 3:00 pm.
The time 3 p.m. was chosen because it is the time when most Americans are enjoying time off for work for the national holiday.
Have a safe and meaningful Memorial Day and weekend.
Photo: Maverick Johnson
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