Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony and Performances

Free to attend. Join us on Memorial Day, Monday May 29 for a special commemorative wreath ceremony in remembrance of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. This event will include guest speakers, a flyover, and tossing a memorial wreath over the ship in honor of the fallen. Doors close at 9:20 a.m. Can’t make it to the event? Join the ceremony live on Facebook.

U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY ARIZONA BAND PERFORMANCE - Enjoy entertaining patriotic music by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Band Arizona instrumentalists on the flight deck! There are two timed performances at 11:45 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. Don’t miss out! This event is included in regular Museum admission.

THE MUSIC MACHINE, BONITA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL MIXED SHOW CHOIR - Enjoy patriotic entertainment by one of San Diego’s top-ranked advanced mixed show choirs, Bonita Vista High School’s Music Machine! Be sure to head to the flight deck to get your seats for this entertaining performance. This event is included in regular Museum admission.

NATIONAL MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE – MAY 29 AT 3 p.m. - Established into law by Congress in 2000, the National Moment of Remembrance is when Americans pause and observe a moment of silence at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day to honor those who have fallen while serving in the U.S. military. Join us on the flight deck to observe a moment of silence, or wherever you are, to pause and remember those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice while in uniform. This event is included with regular museum admission.

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