Memorial Day: Honor the fallen with events around Tampa Bay

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa Bay is hosting numerous events to celebrate and honor the servicemen who have died while serving in our armed forces.

Here’s a list of events happening in the area.

Memorial Day Community Fest

• Live music, free food, and fun activities
• Location: 6912 Williams Road, Seffner, FL
• When: Monday, May 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Cost: Free admission and parking, free food from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• More information

Hillsborough County 26th Annual Memorial Day Observance

• Keynote speakers, fallen hero name-reading of Garden of Gold flag display, JROTC rifle salute, taps, and patriotic music
• Refreshments and fellowship following the outdoor ceremony
• Veterans Memorial Park will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 3602 U.S. 301 North, Tampa, FL 
• When: Sunday, May 28 at 10 a.m.
• Cost: Free admission and parking
• More information

Clearwater Memorial Day Ceremony

• Salute to American veterans, local veteran organizations will be present with keynote speakers
• Location:  Crest Lake Park, 201 South Glenwood Avenue
• When: Monday, May 29 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• More information

Sarasota Flag Placement and Ceremony

• Location: Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72
• When: Saturday, May 27 at 7:30 a.m.
• More information including pre-registration for flag placement, retirement and protocol
• Followed by Memorial Day Ceremony at 10 a.m.
• Flag retirement will be held on June 3 at 8:30 a.m.

Sarasota Memorial Day Parade

• “All Gave Some, Some Gave All” themed ceremony
• Location: Main Street and Osprey Avenue
• Ceremony to follow at end of the parade at Main Street and Gulfstream Avenue at 11 a.m.
• When: Monday, May 29 at 10 a.m.
• Cost: Free
• Parade will have performances by the SMA band and have a few keynote speakers

Memorial Day Concert

• Lakewood Ranch wind ensemble with guest speaker
• Location: Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72
• When: Monday, May 29 at 5 p.m.
• Cost: Free

Morning Ruck March

• Light walk or march gathering military folks in remembrance of those who sacrificed
• Location: Ballast Point Park, 5300 Interbay Boulevard in Tampa
• When: Monday, May 29 from 7:30 a.m. through 9:30 a.m.
• Cost: Free
• Led by veteran employees of Power Home Remodeling as part of the Power Veterans Initiative
• Interview opportunities with veteran employees and office leadership

Bay Pines VA, National Cemetery Hosts Annual Ceremony

• Veterans, loved ones and the local community are all welcome
• Location: Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Boulevard, near the monument at the entrance
• When: Monday, May 29 at 11 a.m.
• RSVP no later than Thursday, May 25 by sending an email to VHABAYPublicAffairs@va.gov with the subject line: Bay Pines VA 2023 Memorial Day Ceremony
• More information

90th annual Memorial Day Service in Tampa

• Tribute to military personnel, refreshments and hotdogs to follow service
• Location: American Legion Post 5, 3810 West Kennedy Boulevard
• When: Monday, May 29 at 11 a.m., Luminaries Sunday, May 28 at 8 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Bring: Lawn chairs, water and mini flags
• More information

Memorial Day Family Picnic

• 50/50 raffles, games, and free food served at 2 p.m.
• Location: Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2010 W Morrison Avenue
• When: Monday, May 29 at 2 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• More information

Free Memorial Day Grilling

• Harley-Davidson of New Port Richey
• Location: 5817 FL-54
• When: Monday, May 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• More information

BBQ and Open Tab (Veterans only)

• Memorial Day BBQ, music, raffle, silent auction and art display
• Location: Bayboro Brewing Company, 2390 5th Avenue in St. Pete
• When: Monday, May 29 at 12 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• More information

Beach Yoga

• All-level one-hour yoga class
• Location: Archibald Memorial Beach Park, 15100 Gulf Boulevard, Madeira Beach
• When: Monday, May 29 at 8:30 a.m.
• Cost: Free for veterans and active duty, all others are $17
• Bring: Beach towel and a bottle of water
• More information and Registration (non-military)

Lakeside Yoga

• All-levels class
• Location: The Yoga House, 505 Eichenfeld Drive Suite 106 in Brandon
• When: Monday, May 29 at 9 a.m.
• Cost: Free
• Bring your own yoga mat
• More information and tickets

Trinity Memorial Day 5K and Fun Run

• 3rd annual Memorial 5K and 1-mile Fun Run
• Location: Trinity College, 2430 Welbilt Boulevard, Trinity
• When: Monday, May 29, 5K starts at 8 a.m., Fun Run starts at 8:45 a.m.
• Cost: $30 for 5K, $20 for Fun Run
• Free T-shirt with registration
• More information

Painting with a Twist- Open Studio Painting

• Location: 5917 Manatee Avenue West Suite 209 in Bradenton
• When: Monday, May 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Cost: $37 – $60 per person
• More information

The James Museum

• Honoring those who serve our country
• Location: 150 Central Avenue in St. Pete
• When: Monday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Cost: Free for veterans, active military, Gold Star and Blue Star families
• More information

Red, White, and BEE You Party

• Bring your little ones for dancing, open play, craft-tivities, and a balloon drop
• Location: Little Explorers Palm Harbor 35225 US-19
• When: Monday, May 29 starting at 9 a.m.
• More information

Skateworld Tampa

• $2 admission when you wear red, white, or blue
• Location: 7510 Paula Drive in Tampa
• When: Monday, May 29 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Cost: $11 admission + $5 skate rental
• More information

Astro Skate Memorial Day Skate

• All-you-can-eat hot dogs in the first hour
• Location: All 7 Astro Skate locations
• When: Monday, May 29 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Cost: $8 + skate rental
• More information

CrossFit Jaguar and Concerned Veterans for America Foundation

• MURPH workout in honor of Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy
• Ceremony, refreshments and food following the workout
• Location: CrossFit Jaguar, 9509 North Trask Street
• When: Monday, May 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• More information and RSVP