Monday, May 25, 2026  |  9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Boca Raton Cemetery

Originally called Decoration Day, from the early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths and flags, Memorial Day is a day for remembrance of those who have given all in service to our country. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868 to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of Gen. John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of former Union sailors and soldiers.

Memorial Day is commemorated at Boca Raton Cemetery each year with a ceremony that honors the nation’s service members who lost their lives in the line of duty. Featuring guest speakers, a flag-folding ceremony, and a wreath presentation.

Ceremony Details

Boca Raton Cemetery | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
451 SW 4th Avenue, Boca Raton

Join us and take part in a ceremony to honor the sacrifice made for our freedoms, featuring community speakers and City officials.

Ceremony Schedule

• Processional 
  • City of Boca Raton Police and Fire Rescue Services Honor Guard
  • Boca Raton High School NJROTC Color Guard & Cadets
• Welcome & Introduction
  • BRHS Commanding Officer Cadet
• Presentation of Colors & Pledge of Allegiance
  • Led by Boca Raton High School NJROTC
• National Anthem
  • Coastman Chorus 
• Invocation & Patriotic Medley
  • BRHS Cadet Chaplain
  • Coastman Chorus 
• Thoughts on Memorial Day Speeches
  • Mark Sohaney, Retired U.S. Navy, City Manager, City of Boca Raton
    
  • Mario Bai, Vice Flotilla Commander, Flotilla 3-6, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
  • Madeline “Maddy” Mollach, Veteran U.S. Air Force, Commander, American Legion Post 277
• Flag Folding Ceremony
  • Led by Boca Raton High School NJROTC
• Proclamation & Wreath Presentation 
  • Mayor Andy Thomson, City of Boca Raton
• “Taps”
  • Eric Forman, Taps Across America
• Benediction
  • BRHS Cadet Chaplain 
• Recessional 
  • Participation Groups
    

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Memorial Park Plaque Unveiling Ceremony

Join us at 10:30AM in front of City Hall (south side facing Palmetto Park Road) for a plaque unveiling ceremony for Memorial Park.

Park on the west side of City Hall. Limited Seating provided. 

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, all City offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.