Memorial Day event: May 24, 2025, 10:00am at Fair Oaks Cemetery 7780 Olive Street, Fair Oaks, CA 95628  

Fair Oaks Cemetery holds an event the Saturday before Memorial Day each year to honor and remember our fallen soldiers. This event typically includes speeches from local dignitaries, a main speaker usually speaking on the main theme for the year, the laying of crosses and flags for over 2,000 veterans, and moments of silence. Community members gather to pay their respects, often featuring local musicians performing patriotic music. Refreshments of cookies and lemonade are served afterward. The event serves as a poignant reminder of sacrifice and patriotism, fostering a sense of community and reflection among attendees. Specific details for 2025 will be posted here as they are available.