City Of Walnut Creek Commemorates Memorial Day – Annual Ceremony To Take Place In Civic Park, Monday, May 29, 10:00 a.m.

Plan to spend part of your Memorial Day in Walnut Creek for the City’s annual tribute to the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m., with remarks from Mayor Cindy Silva, and a keynote address by retired Army and National Guard helicopter pilot Patrick Leary.

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War. Mayor Silva will reflect upon the lives of Walnut Creek residents who were killed during the war. Patriotic music will be provided by the Walnut Creek Concert Band under the direction of Matt Sadowski, and the invocation and blessing will be offered by Rev. Mark Burnham. The Walnut Creek Police Department will serve as the Honor Guard.

The ceremony, free to the public, will be held in Civic Park at the corner of Civic Drive and North Broadway in downtown Walnut Creek.

All are welcome; the event is not limited to residents of Walnut Creek.

The commemoration will end with a procession across the street to the Veterans Memorial outside of City Hall, and the playing of Taps and lowering the flags to half-staff. North Broadway will be closed to traffic between Civic Drive and Cypress Street during the hour-long ceremony. Chairs will be provided, although visitors are welcome to bring blankets or their own chairs.