Commemorate Memorial Day at these events in Volusia, Flagler
DAYTONA BEACH — Amid a long holiday weekend that marks the launch of the summer vacation season, there also will be plenty of opportunities to honor the sacrifices made in the name of freedom at an assortment of Memorial Day ceremonies and events in Volusia and Flagler counties.
Here’s a look at events scheduled to commemorate Memorial Day:
Daytona Beach
Memorial Day Remembrance, with guest speakers, gun salute, music and refreshments: 11 a.m. Monday; Daytona Memorial Park, 1425 Bellevue Ave., Daytona Beach. Visit daytonabeach.com
DeBary
Memorial Day Ceremony, honor guard service followed by covered dish lunch: 11 a.m. Monday; VFW Post 8093, 351 Charles Richard Beall Blvd., DeBary. Visit vfwpost8093.org
DeLand
Memorial Day Ceremony, hosted by American Legion Adam Quinn Post 6 & American Legion Orange Baker Post 187, with colors presented City of DeLand Fire Department Honor Guard, Volusia County Sheriff’s Shotgun Team rifle salute and keynote speaker U.S. Army retired Chaplain Harland Merriam: 9 a.m. Monday; Bill Dreggors Park, 230 N. Stone Street, DeLand. Call 386-943-9537.
Memorial Day Ceremony, hosted by Amvets Post 13, Marine Corps League Detachment 1144, VFW Post 2380 and Wreaths Across America: 10 a.m. Monday; DeLand Memorial Gardens, 600 E. Beresford Ave., DeLand. Call 386-740-1108
Deltona
Memorial Day Ride and Event, sponsored by Veteran Enforcers Motorcycle Association and the City of Deltona to honor veterans, firefighters and first responders who have sacrificed in service to country and community: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday; ride starts and ends at Deltona City Hall, 2345 Providence Blvd., Deltona. Visit deltonamemorialride.com
Holly Hill
Memorial Day Ceremony, presented by American Legion Post 120: 9 a.m. Monday; 1065 S.Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill. Visit hollyhillfl.org
New Smyrna Beach
Memorial Day Ceremony, presented by the City of New Smyrna Beach with music by American Spirit Brass Band, remarks from U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Robert Caslen Jr. and U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Col. Ken Martin followed by a laying of wreaths: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday; Brannon Center, 105 S. Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach. Visit cityofnsb.com
Orange City
Memorial Day Ceremony, presented by American Legion Post 255: 11 a.m. Monday; Deltona Memorial Gardens, 1295 Saxon Blvd., Orange City. Visit al255deltona.org
Ormond Beach
Memorial Day Remembrance Event, presented by the City of Ormond Beach Leisure Services Department’s Memorial Remembrance Committee, American Legion Post 267 and American Legion Unit 267: 9 a.m. Monday; Rockefeller Gardens, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach. Visit ormondbeach.org or call 386-676-3241.
Ponce Inlet
Memorial Day Ceremony, presented by Ponce Inlet Veteran’s Memorial Association: 9 a.m. Monday; Ponce Inlet Veterans Memorial at Davies Lighthouse Park, 4931 S. Peninsula Drive, Ponce Inlet. Visit ponce-inlet.org
Port Orange
Memorial Day Ceremony, presented by VFW Post 3282 and Port Orange Parks and Recreation Department to honor those who have sacrificed for freedom: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday; Veterans Park, 4655 City Center Circle, Port Orange. Visit port-orange.org
FLAGLER COUNTY
Memorial Day Ceremony, hosted by City of Palm Coast to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to the U.S. military: 8 a.m. Monday; Heroes Memorial Park, 2860 Palm Coast Pkwy NW, Palm Coast (1/2 mile west of the Flagler County Library); parking available on Corporate Drive and at the library; Go to visitflagler.com
Memorial Day Ceremony, featuring remarks by retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mark Thieme: 10 a.m. Monday; Government Services Building, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell. Visit flaglercounty.gov
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Memorial Day events to honor sacrifices for freedom in Volusia-Flagler
