PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Cities across the region will be holding Memorial Day ceremonies in order to honor Veterans and all those that have served.
Events will be posted below as they come in:
Chesapeake
The City of Chesapeake is expected to host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, May 26 at Chesapeake Veterans Memorial at Chesapeake City Hall.
The ceremony is open and free to the public and will be presented by the Mayor’s Commission on Veteran’s Affairs.
Hampton
The Hampton National Ceremony is set to host its Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony from 10-11 a.m. on Monday, May 26 at the Hampton National Cemetery. On Thursday morning prior to the ceremony, flags will be placed at the cemetery.
The ceremony is free and open to the public. Attendees are asked to park at Hampton University at Lot 10, located at 147 Emancipation Drive due to the limited parking at the cemetery.
Norfolk
The City of Norfolk is set to host its annual Memorial Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony starting at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 26 at Wisconsin Square.
Major General Thomas D. Crimmins, the 37th Commandant of the Joint Forces Staff College, will be a guest speaker at the event. The ceremony is free and open to the public.
Portsmouth
The City of Portsmouth is hosting its annual Memorial Day Parade starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 26 at High and Court Street.
The annual tradition, going back to 1884, will feature floats and marching bands all to honor the service and sacrifices of those who have served. The parade will travel on High Street from Peninsula Avenue to Water Street and is free and open to the public.
Suffolk
A Memorial Day Ceremony is set to take place at the Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery on Monday, May 26 from 10-11 a.m.
During the event, the Virginia Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Chuck Zingler and retired U.S. Army Major Larry D. Moores will provide keynote remarks. The event is free and open to the public.
Virginia Beach
The City of Virginia Beach is set to host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony starting at noon on Monday, May 26 at the Tidewater Veterans Memorial, across the street from the Virginia Beach Convention Center.
The event is hosted by Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer and will feature live music, reading of honored veteran names and remarks from distinguished guests. The ceremony is free and open to the public.
Those who are unable to attend in person will be able to view the ceremony via a livestream on the city’s website here.
More information on the ceremony can be found here.
Newport News
The City of Newport News is hosting an annual Memorial Day Ceremony from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., which is sponsored by American Legion Braxton-Perkins Post 25.
The guest speaker this year is Col. Bob Killebrew, US Army (Ret).
More information on the ceremony can be found here.
Williamsburg
WindsorMeade is hosting a special Memorial Day program, bringing together residents, staff, and members of the Veterans Committee to honor the men and women who gave their lives to protect our nation and its citizens.
The program will start at 10 a.m. at 3900 Windsor Hall Dr, and will feature moments of remembrance, personal reflections, and a stirring musical tribute by Bill Francavilla.
