South Texans will observe Memorial Day at these 2023 ceremonies

Allison Ehrlich, Corpus Christi Caller Times
Updated ·3 min read

Memorial Day, when Americans honor those who have died in service to our country, is Monday, May 29. These communities around Corpus Christi will host ceremonies honoring those sacrifices.

Memorial Day Ceremony at Ben Garza Gym

The venue for the Corpus Christi Mayor’s Committee for Veterans Affairs Memorial Day Ceremony was changed, the city announced the afternoon of May 28.

"The City of Corpus Christi and the Mayor’s Committee on Veteran Affairs will host a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29, at 10 a.m. at the Ben Garza Gym, 1815 Howard Street," the announcement stated. "The ceremony was relocated from Sherrill Veterans Memorial Park due to inclement weather."

Information: 361-826-7529.

Memorial Day observance in Rockport

A Memorial Day observance will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, at Veterans Memorial Park on Austin Street, Rockport. Guest speaker is Kathleen “Katy” Jackson, Electronics Technician Senior Chief Petty Officer, USN (retired). Organized by the American GI Forum Post & Unit #324F, Carl Morrison American Legion Post & Unit #363 & Sons of the Legion, and Stewart-Wendell Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3904; and sponsored by City of Rockport’s Parks and Leisure Services Dept. and the Aransas County Navigation District. Refreshments will be served following the ceremony at the American Legion, 1701 S. Church St., Rockport. Information: 361-790-1136.

An honor guard prepares to raise an American flag at a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 30, 2022 at Sherrill Park.
An honor guard prepares to raise an American flag at a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 30, 2022 at Sherrill Park.

Aransas Pass Memorial Day Ceremony

VFW Post 2932 in Aransas Pass presents a Memorial Day Ceremony and Vietnam Veterans/Aransas Pass Community Appreciation Day at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, at Aransas Pass Veterans Memorial Park, North McCampbell Street and West Maddox Avenue, Aransas Pass. Join the ceremony honoring Memorial Day, then head to the VFW 2932 Post at 620 W. Wheeler Ave. for a community appreciation day with food, fun, a bounce house for the kids and more. Information: https://www.facebook.com/vfwpost2932.

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Memorial Day ceremony at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery

The Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will host a Memorial Day ceremony at noon Monday, May 29, at 9974 Interstate Hwy. 37 Access Road. Featuring a performance by the Veterans Band of Corpus Christi, remarks with Nueces County Judge Connie Scott and keynote speaker Capt. Alston Kirk, US Navy Chaplain (Retired). Information: 361-248-4830.

Honoring our Military at Seaside Memorial Park

Seaside Memorial Park and Funeral Home presents its annual Honoring our Military remembrance at 1 p.m. Monday, May 29, at 4357 Ocean Drive (please enter through Airline Drive gate). Speakers include Bishop Emeritus Edmond Carmody, Nueces County Sheriff J.C. Hooper, Nueces County Judge Connie Scott, Corpus Christi Mayor Paulette Guajardo, and CCAD Commander Col. Kyle Hogan. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony. Information: 361-992-9411 or https://www.facebook.com/SeasideFuneral.

Memorial Day ceremony and USAA Poppy Memorial Wall aboard USS Lexington

The USS Lexington Museum on the Bay presents its annual Memorial Day remembrance at 2 p.m. Monday, May 29, at 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd. Presented in honor of those who have served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice, followed by a wreath laying and flag retirement ceremony. A special version of USAA’s Poppy Wall of Honor is on display as a temporary exhibit for Memorial Day now through June 7. Military ID holders (active or retired military and veterans), USAA members and USAA employees can receive free admission to the museum from May 26 through May 29 with a valid form of identification. Information: 361-888-4873 or https://www.facebook.com/USSLexingtonMuseum.

Portland Memorial Day Ceremony

The City of Portland hosts a Memorial Day ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 29, at Portland Veterans Memorial (behind City Hall), 1900 Billy G. Webb Dr., Portland. The ceremony will include an address from Mayor Cathy Skurow & a performance by the local Veteran's Band. Information:  361-777-4500 or http://www.portlandtx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=3104.

This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Memorial Day 2023: Attend a ceremony honoring the day in South Texas