In observance of Memorial Day, the City of Irvine invites the community to participate in two meaningful ceremonies that honor and remember the lives of U.S. military service members who made the ultimate sacrifice –– the Northwood Memorial Candle Lighting Ceremony Sunday, May 25, and the Memorial Day Ceremony at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park Monday, May 26. 

These annual events provide an opportunity for residents to gather in reflection, pay tribute to fallen heroes, and express gratitude for the freedoms their service has preserved. 

Northwood Memorial Candle Lighting Ceremony 
Sunday, May 25, at 4 p.m., Northwood Community Park, 4531 Bryan Ave., Irvine 

Held at the Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial, this poignant candle lighting ceremony will feature a time of guided reflection honoring fallen service members, with a special focus on those who served in Afghanistan and Iraq. The event is hosted in partnership with the Northwood Memorial Committee. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. 

Memorial Day Ceremony 
Monday, May 26, at 10 a.m., Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, 4 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine (Parking available via Harvard Avenue at San Juan) 

Taking place in the Formal Garden, this ceremony will include remarks from a Commanding Officer of Irvine’s adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion, honoring the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to the nation. Attendees will also have the opportunity to write messages of appreciation to the 2/11 Marine Battalion as a gesture of continued community support. 

For more information about Memorial Day events in Irvine, call 949-724-6606 or visit cityofirvine.org/specialevents.