Marin To Honor Fallen Veterans At New Venue For Memorial Day Ceremony

MARIN COUNTY, CA — Marin County's annual ceremony to honor fallen servicemembers will take place later this month at a new venue, officials announced this week.

Local veterans organizations will host community members at the Marin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, due to ongoing construction work at the Civic Center complex where the event usually takes place. Though repaving is underway at the Veterans' Memorial Auditorium lot, organizers said plenty of parking will be available behind the auditorium at 20 Avenue of the Flags.

Marin County Memorial Day Ceremony

• Date: Monday, May 27, 2024
• Time: 9 a.m.
• Location: Marin County Fairgrounds (Exhibit Hall)

The Marin County United Veterans Council invites neighbors to honor fallen service members, beginning with patriotic songs performed by the Las Gallinas Balley Sanitary District Non-Marching Band. A color guard and flag raisers will follow the performance, joined by local elected officials and local veterans who will be recognized.

Mike McCarron, a former Navy flight officer and retired captain, will serve as the guest speaker. The ceremony will conclude with the laying of ceremonial wreaths and the playing of "Taps."

Officials estimate 11,000 military veterans call Marin County home, with years of service stretching from World War II to ongoing conflicts.