Memorial Day Events Happening Near Anchorage

Update: 24 a few moments ago Published: 25 a few moments ago

Here's a look at Memorial Day services and events in the Anchorage area:

Monday

Anchorage remembers Memorial Day service9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Delaney Park Strip at Ninth Avenue and I Street

Hosted by the City of Anchorage, the event honors those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The program includes speakers, a wreath-laying, patriotic music and ceremonies at the Veterans Memorial on the Delaney Park Strip. The event is free and open to the public.

Anyone with questions is free to contact David Foli, MOA Chairman for Military and Veterans Affairs, at 907-444-4646.

Fort Richardson National Cemetery Memorial Day CeremonyMonday noon, 58-512 Davis Highway on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

Pre-ceremonial music begins at 11:30 a.m. and the ceremony begins at 12:00 p.m. and continues until 1:00 p.m. The ceremony's keynote speaker is Michelle Kwok, executive director of the Pacific District of the National Cemetery Administration. The right travel lane of the Fort Richardson Gate will be reserved for direct, controlled access to and from Fort Richardson National Cemetery. There is no need to stop at the Richardson Visitor Control Center to receive a JBER Visitor Pass between 10:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Those arriving before 10:00 a.m. or after 12:15 p.m. will need to obtain a standard guest pass. process.

Mat-Su Veterans Wall of Honor Memorial Day Ceremony1 p.m. Monday, 801 Wasilla-Fishhook Road in Wasilla

A full day of remembrance is planned at Mat-Su starting at 10:30 a.m. with a walk from the Mat-Su Wall of Honor to Aurora Cemetery. Beginning at 11 a.m., VFW 9365 will lead a memorial service. There will also be a memorial service at the Wall of Honor beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a potluck and fellowship at 2 p.m. at AMVETS Station 9.

Memorial Day Barbecue at American Legion Post 1, 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, American Legion Jack Henry Post 1, 840 W Fireweed Ln

Hosted by Nuvision Alaska, this event features a free barbecue lunch prepared by Peppercini's, live music by Nothin' but Trouble, camaraderie with other veterans and a special Memorial Day ceremony presented by the American Legion and Nuvision. Veterans are asked to register online and present their military ID upon arrival.

Anchorage Corvette Association Memorial Day Car Show, Monday, noon to 4 p.m., Anchorage VA Medical Center Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus, 1201 N Muldoon Rd

This show will include the awards ceremony at 3 p.m., including the Peoples Choice Award. The entry fee is for two non-perishable consumer items for the YMCA food pantry, but cash donations will also be accepted.