While many choose to light up the barbecue or turn on the Giants game on Memorial Day, others use the holiday to honor those who have fallen in the line of duty.

Unlike Veterans Day — which honors all military veterans living and dead — Memorial Day honors the men and women who died while serving in U.S. forces.

Memorial Day was declared a national holiday through an act of Congress in 1971, and its roots date back to the Civil War era, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs.

This year, Memorial Day is on Monday, May 29.

There are several events happening in San Joaquin County to mark the holiday. Here's how you can pay your respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Stockton

Rotary Club of Stockton Memorial Day ceremony

The Rotary Club of Stockton is inviting members of the public to attend a Memorial Day ceremony at Weber Point to honor fallen service members. Attendees can gather at the World War II Memorial. The memorial was built in 2002 as a project of the rotary club. An honor guard will be put together by Michael L. Emerson, commander, founder, and chairman of American Veterans Post No. 1947.

When: Monday, May 29 at 9 a.m.

Where: Weber Point, 221 N. Center St. Stockton, CA

Information: Contact organizer Bob Blower at (209) 986-7104

Memorial Day tribute in downtown Stockton

A Memorial Day tribute at the Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium is being hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Luneta Post 52, American Veterans Post No. 1947, and other local veteran organizations. Guest speakers will include Mayor Kevin Lincoln and U.S. Representative Josh Harder (CA-9).

When: Monday, May 29 at 1 p.m.

Where: Stockton Memorial Civic Auditorium, 525 N. Center St. Stockton, CA

Information: facebook.com/vfwstockton

Lodi

Memorial Day at Cherokee Memorial Park

Cherokee Memorial Park's annual memorial service will feature a color guard and gun salute, guest speaker Major General Eldon Regua of the U.S. Army, and national anthem singer James Greer, M3 Petty Officer 3rd Class, U.S. Navy. There will also be special presentations by Stockton Portsmen Singers, and Armed Forces Medley Tribute and Patriotic Songs. Lunch will be served after the ceremony.

When: Monday, May 29 at 10:30 a.m.

Where: Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 Beckman Rd. Lodi, CA

Information: cherokeememorial.com/memorial-day

Manteca

Memorial Day Service at Park View Cemetery

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Luneta Post 52 is hosting a memorial service at Park View Cemetery to remember and honor fallen servicemen and women. Complimentary donuts and coffee will be available to attendees. Guest speakers will include U.S. Representative Josh Harder (CA-9).

When: Monday, May 29 at 11 a.m.

Where: Park View Cemetery, 3661 French Camp Rd. Manteca, CA

Information: facebook.com/parkviewcemetery

Tracy

James McDermott American Legion Post 172 Honoring Our Veterans

Organizers will place American flags on more than 2,000 graves of veterans at the Tracy Public Cemetery. All are welcome to help. Donuts and drinks will be provided.

When: Saturday, May 27 at 8 a.m.

Where: Tracy Public Cemetery, 501 E. Schulte Rd. Tracy, CA

Information: Contact post commander Vaughn Gates at (209) 835-3602

Record reporter Hannah Workman covers news in Stockton and San Joaquin County. She can be reached at hworkman@recordnet.com or on Twitter @byhannahworkman. Support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record at https://www.recordnet.com/subscribenow.

This article originally appeared on The Record: Your guide to Memorial Day events in San Joaquin County