Memorial Week
A time to recognize, dedicate, and pay our respects as a community.
Memorial Week returns to The War Memorial with renewed vigor and significance. This year, we again celebrate our community in part by bringing back a War Memorial favorite after taking a short hiatus.
Commencing on May 21st, our illustrious series kicks off with the highly anticipated annual fundraising gala, An Evening of Red, White, & Blue, featuring live music and dinner, plus fantastic new experiences. May 22nd is the return of a community favorite, Our Community Salutes. This event has traditionally been held in high regard as we wish a new crop of military recruits well on their next endeavor heading into the armed forces.
Concluding our Memorial Week events is the Memorial Day Service, when we solemnly gather for a poignant moment of remembrance for the courageous souls who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our cherished freedoms.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Are you looking for a great way to get your brand in front of an engaged and energized audience? The War Memorial attracts multiple types of patrons through our diverse programming, and this series specifically gives three distinct sponsorship opportunities rolled into one amazing package. Multiple sponsorship levels are available, please click the sponsorship button below.
An Evening of Red, White & Blue
5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21
This year’s annual fundraising gala, An Evening of Red, White & Blue, will be an elegant evening to celebrate The War Memorial’s 75 years as a community nonprofit. The evening includes cocktail hour with live music, remarks and dinner, and new this year, a live auction.
Memorial Day Service
10 a.m. Monday, May 26
This annual ceremony takes place on the lakefront lawn of The War Memorial, in the shadow of the Les Braves II sculpture, as we honor and remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
Our Community Salutes
6 p.m. Thursday, May 22
We are ecstatic at the opportunity to bring back Our Community Salutes! This longstanding enlistee recognition ceremony is free and open to all who feel compelled to witness a stirring commitment to service. Registration is required.