LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Monday is Memorial Day, a time to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
Events will be held across southern Nevada this weekend to remember the fallen.
In Boulder City at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, the annual Flag-In event will be held Saturday beginning at 7 a.m. Then on Monday at 1 p.m., Gov. Joe. Lombardo will serve as the keynote speaker at the Memorial Day ceremony. The cemetery is located at 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive.
Also on Monday in Las Vegas, the 21st Annual Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at 9:30 a.m. at Lake Sahara South Park.
In Henderson, a patriotic flag display will be available at Cornerstone Park that will feature over 400 U.S. flags throughout Memorial Day weekend, beginning on Saturday, May 25. A ceremony to honor the sacrifices of U.S. military service members will be held on Monday, May 27, beginning at 9 a.m.
Palm Mortuaries & Cemeteries in both Henderson and Las Vegas will services in honor of Memorial Day. In Henderson, the placement of flags will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, with the service beginning at 10 a.m. Placement of flags will also be held on Saturday at the Las Vegas locations, at 6:30 a.m. at the Eastern Avenue location and 9 a.m. at the Main Street location. On Monday, May 27, both Las Vegas locations will begin ceremonies at 9 a.m.
If your organization is hosting an event for Memorial Day, you can email the details to desk@ktnv.com.
