St. Augustine Memorial Day Observance 2026
The annual St. Augustine Memorial Day Observance takes place in the city’s National Cemetery Monday, May 25, 2026 at 10:00am.
Hosted by the local Military Officers of America Association – Ancient City Chapter and the Veterans Council of St. Johns County.
The event includes pipes and drums, massing of colors, roll call of passed veterans, wreath laying, rifle salute, taps, and Keynote Speaker.
The ceremony begins with appropriate music and the march in of massed flags from local veterans’ organizations. Lt. Governor Jay Collins is the Keynote Speaker for this year’s program. He’s is a highly decorated Special Forces veteran who lost a leg in the service to his country.
Local veterans who have died in the past year will be recognized and honored by the reading of their names and the ringing of the bell.
Please bring your own water and a chair.
There is parking in front and behind St. Francis Barracks.
For those interested in helping, on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00am, we will place flags on all the headstones in the cemetery. Volunteers are needed to assist with placing the flags. Please plan to be at the cemetery at 9:45am for a briefing and placement of the flags.
