SARASOTA-BRADENTON, FL — Memorial Day weekend is a time to remember and honor our fallen heroes, and Sarasota and Manatee counties have a variety of events planned to commemorate their sacrifices. Here’s a guide to local happenings:
Key Information:
- Events: Various memorial services, 5K hike, symphony salute, and parade.
- Event Dates: Monday, Memorial Day.
- Locations: Sarasota National Cemetery, JD Hamel Park, The Center of Anna Maria Island, and others.
Event Details:
Where: Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota
Families are invited to place flags for their loved ones at 7:50 a.m.; additional flags will be placed starting at 8 a.m.
Where: JD Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota
This annual 5K hike is designed to honor fallen heroes.
When: Monday, 9 a.m.
Where: Don Courtney Veterans’ Monument Park, 176 Waterfront Drive, Bradenton
The park is conveniently located on the Riverwalk behind Manatee Memorial Hospital.
Memorial Day Patriotic Symphony Salute
When: Monday, 10 a.m.
Where: The Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria
This free 90-minute program features a flag presentation by the U.S. Marine Corps.
When: Monday, 10 a.m.
Where: The parade will commence at Main Street and Osprey Avenue, finishing at Chaplain J.D. Hamel Park at Main Street and Gulfstream Avenue.
A ceremony will follow at 11 a.m. in the park, featuring guest speaker Sonny Bywaters, a key figure in founding the Sarasota Patriotic Observance Committee.
Article original publish date: 2025-05-23 07:00:00
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