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104th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony to Honor Fallen Heroes in Tampa- May 25, 2026Hosted by The American Legion Cemetery Corporation &
The American Legion “U.S.S. Tampa” Post 5 Families
May 10, 2026 – Tampa, FL – The American Legion USS Tampa Post 5 will host its 104th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25 at 11:00 a.m. at its Post home, located at 3810 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL.
This long-standing tradition brings the community together to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States. All branches of the military will be represented in this solemn tribute.
The community is invited to participate in flag placement beginning at 9:30 a.m., where volunteers will place American flags at the 734 gravestones in remembrance of fallen service members.
The ceremony will feature distinguished guest speakers, including:
• James Blejski, Director of Intelligence, USSOCOM
• Susan Valdes, State Representative
Official Link for Event
https://www.post5tampa.org/MemorialDay.html
U.S.S. Tampa located after over 100 years by the Gasperados
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Attendees are also encouraged to show their support by bringing an American flag and participating in flag waving along Kennedy Boulevard throughout the morning.
For military organizations and groups wishing to take part in the Post Everlasting portion of the ceremony, remembrance wreaths may be included in the Roll Call. Participants should bring their wreaths to the registration table between 10:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Memorial Day.
Parking Information:
Parking will be available south of Kennedy Boulevard on Roland Avenue, as well as at the closed CVS located at Kennedy Blvd. and Dale Mabry Highway.
Following the ceremony, attendees are invited to stay for a light lunch and fellowship.
This annual event serves as a powerful reminder of the cost of freedom and provides an opportunity for the Tampa community to come together in gratitude and remembrance.
Since 1922 the American Legion has been honoring the fallen with a Memorial Day Service. The event provides a venue for all ages to give thanks for the sacrifices of our military servicemembers. The significance of the cost that our soldiers have come to bear to preserve our way of life and the freedoms granted by their choices will never be forgotten. We asked them to give their all…they did. They ask to be remembered one day a year, and we will.
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Event Venue
3810 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606, United States
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