May 25 — Here’s a summary of Memorial Day services and events in the Anchorage area:
Monday
Anchorage Remembers Memorial Day Service, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Delaney Park Strip at Ninth Avenue and I Street
Organized by the City of Anchorage, the event honors those who made the greatest sacrifice for our country. The schedule includes speakers, wreath laying to remember fallen service members, patriotic music and ceremonies taking place at the Veterans Memorial on the Delaney Park Strip. The event is free and open to the public.
Anyone with questions can contact MOA President of Military and Veterans Affairs David Foli at 907-444-4646.
Fort Richardson National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony, noon Monday, 58-512 Davis Highway on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
Pre-ceremonial music begins at 11:30 a.m. and the ceremony begins at noon and runs until 1 p.m. The ceremony’s keynote speaker is Michelle Kwok, executive director of the Pacific District of the National Cemetery Administration. The right traffic lane of Fort Richardson Gate will be dedicated to direct, controlled access to and from Fort Richardson National Cemetery. There is no need to stop at the Richardson Visitor Control Center to receive a JBER visitor pass between 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Those arriving before 10am or after 12:15pm will need to purchase a standard guest pass process.
Mat-Su Veterans Wall of Honor Memorial Day Ceremony, 1 p.m. Monday, 801 Wasilla-Fishhook Road in Wasilla
A full day of remembrance is scheduled in Mat-Su beginning at 10:30 a.m. with a walk from the Mat-Su Wall of Honor to Aurora Cemetery. Beginning at 11 a.m. VFW 9365 will conduct a memorial service. There will also be a memorial service at the Wall of Honor beginning at 1pm with a potluck and gathering to follow at 2pm at AMVETS Post 9.
Memorial Day BBQ at American Legion Post 1, 12:30pm-3pm, Monday, American Legion Jack Henry Post 1, 840 W Fireweed Ln
Hosted by Nuvision Alaska, this event includes a free barbecue lunch hosted by Peppercini’s, live music from Nothin’ but Trouble, fellowship with fellow veterans, and a special Memorial Day ceremony presented by the American Legion and Nuvision. Veterans are asked to register online and show their military ID upon arrival.
Anchorage Corvette Association Memorial Day Car Show, noon to 4 p.m. Monday, Anchorage VA Medical Center Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus, 1201 N Muldoon Rd
This show will include awards presented at 3pm, including for the Peoples Choice Award. The registration fee is two non-perishable consumables for the YMCA Pantry, but cash donations will also be accepted.
