News Release

City of Irvine
Public Information Office

1 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92606
949-724-6029

05/30/2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Public Information Office
949-724-6212
pio@cityofirvine.org

City of Irvine to Honor Service Members with Fourth of July Field of Valor Event

The City of Irvine, in partnership with the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee, is hosting its Fourth of July Field of Valor event July 1–14 at the Irvine Civic Center Lawn. Members of the community are invited to honor veterans, active duty, or fallen service members by either sponsoring a flag or visiting the flag display.
 
Honor a loved one by sponsoring a Field of Valor display flag :
  • Each flag is 3 by 5 feet on a 10-foot pole
  • Each flag is individually illuminated
  • Sponsors can name a flag in honor of a veteran or active duty service member
  • Flag sponsorship is $65 per flag, available through June 21, 2024
  • Sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-served basis at cityofirvine.org/fieldofvalor
  • Proceeds benefit the Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee
 
On September 15, 2007, the City of Irvine officially adopted the 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines (2/11 Marines) from Camp Pendleton, to make a difference in the lives of military personnel and their families. The Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee is a nonprofit organization that supports more than 750 Marines and Sailors in the adopted battalion by participating and donating to a variety of activities.
 
Irvine Civic Center Lawn is located on the corner of Harvard Avenue and Alton Parkway in Irvine. For more information about the Fourth of July Field of Valor event, please call 949-724-6606 or visit cityofirvine.org/fieldofvalor.