Southern California Memorial Day Events

Published on May 25, 2024

The Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and with it the unofficial start to summer. While there is sure to be plenty of sun throughout the Southern California weekend, low-lying marine layers in recent weeks suggest warm clothes would be prudent, especially in the morning. San Diego Fort Rosecrans Memorial Day Celebration in Point Loma May 25, 9 a.m. Gold Star families host the fourth annual “Bouquet Ride,” a family bike ride where participants carry flowers on their bikes to Fort Rosecrans in honor of Cpl. Gregory Millard (a.k.a. Shortie). Flowers will be laid at his grave at the national cemetery. The ride will take about an hour to complete. Riders will meet at 7:30 a.m. and head out at 9 a.m....

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