The Bay Area will be commemorating Memorial Day with several events throughout the region, including the lighting of the beacon atop Mount Diablo.
What is Memorial Day? Originally named Decoration Day and held on May 30, the commemorative event was held after the Civil War to decorate the graves of those who died in the war.After World War I, Decoration Day was expanded to include service members who died in all U.S. wars. Then, in 1971, it was declared a national holiday and became known as Memorial Day. The day was switched for it to be held on the last Monday in May. Events in the Bay AreaSAN FRANCISCOThe U.S.
- Annual Mill Valley volunteer firefighters Memorial Day fundraiser pancake breakfast at City Hall. 9:45 a.m. - Pre-parade ceremony10:30 a.m - Parade start at Lytton SquareEAST BAYThe USS Hornet will hold its ceremony at 11 a.m. and includes speaker ret. U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Michael S. Baker. There will be a wreath laying, memorial squadron flyover, and used military history book sale.
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