Memorial Day

Five hundred sailors marched along the 6th Street Bridge in downtown LA in a tribute to fallen U.S. military personnel. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News on May 27, 2024.

Leroy Forehand, an Army and Navy veteran, has been raising the flag and taking it down every day for the past six decades at his Torrance home.

The names of thousands of fallen soldiers will be read during a traditional ceremony at Rosie the Riveter Park in Long Beach. NBC4’s Michelle Valle reports on May 27, 2024.

Hundreds of flags are flying at the Los Angeles National Memorial Cemetery to honor all fallen soldiers. A special ceremony is scheduled for Monday afternoon.

Five-hundred U.S. Navy sailors will march across the Sixth Street Viaduct on Monday — joining the array of traditional LA County Memorial Day observances that also includes the 32nd Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade.

Both Memorial Day and Veterans Day have significant meaning to many veterans, members of the U.S. armed services and their families.

While everyone has the freedom to celebrate as they choose, Americans should also remember that this holiday is really a somber occasion to pause and reflect as a nation.

When Marshal Boutchyard entered the Army National Guard four years ago, he knew he had relatives who served and died in World War II. Only now is a fuller picture emerging.

With a record number of people hitting the road this Memorial Day weekend, authorities urged people to pack their patience.

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, the California Highway Patrol Friday will implement a statewide traffic enforcement effort to help everyone reach their destination safely.

Military family members share why the somber holiday is one of the most painful days of the year and should not be marked by celebratory wishes.

Dozens of stunning destinations will welcome active and reserve military members and veterans with complimentary entry on May 27.

While this isn’t an exhaustive list of all the Memorial Day deals that are available, we have you covered with discounts on food and drinks, gas and even an American flag giveaway.

The LA County Fair heads into its last days, Fleet Week and Memorial Day take flight, and prehistoric play opens in Santa Ana.

California Live correspondent Laila Muhammad steps aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson to kick off LA Fleet Week in San Pedro. The multi-day celebration of our nation’s Sea Services is free to the public and features public ship tours, aircraft flyovers, live entertainment, a Galley Wars culinary cook-off competition and more.

Join a Fleet Week tour, take part in the Palm Springs Flower Drop, or visit the Glendale Field of Honor.

Memorial Day, a federal holiday that honors and remembers those who died while serving in the United States Military, will soon have many celebrating a long three-day weekend. But if you have the day off Monday, what’s open and closed?

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