Communities throughout Utah will celebrate Memorial Day with patriotic events and military ceremonies. Here's a sampling of planned events.
Hill Air Force Base Thunderbirds
The Air Force's Thunderbirds will perform in the skies over Hill Air Force Base at various times throughout the weekend. Activities include viewing vintage planes and sky-diving demonstrations.
When • Saturday and Sunday, May 26-27, 10 a.m.
Where • Hill Air Force Base Aerospace Museum, I-15 Exit 336, Roy
Tickets • Free
Also • Utah Transit Authority will provide a park-and-ride shuttle service between the Clearfield FrontRunner Station at 1250 S. State St., and Hill Air Force Base. Round-trip fare is $3; free for FrontRunner passengers with stamped Saturday tickets; hours are 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Salt Lake Bees: Military Appreciation Night
Military personnel receive two-for-one tickets as the Salt Lake Bees face the Las Vegas 51s. Fireworks will begin after the game.
When • Saturday, May 26, 6:35 p.m.
Where • Spring Mobile Ballpark, 77 W. 1300 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $9-$25; visit http://www.slbees.com
Memorial Day breakfast: Herriman
Herriman city will host a chuckwagon breakfast.
When • Monday, May 28, 7-11 a.m.
Where • Main Street Park, 13000 S. 5900 West, Herriman
Tickets • $5 for large plate and $3 for a junior plate
Memorial Day tribute: Herriman
The Riverton American Legion Post 140 will honor veterans who have passed on with a free program of patriotic music and poetry. There will be a reading of veteran names, a 21-gun salute and the playing of "Taps."
When • Monday, May 28, 9 a.m.
Where • Herriman City Cemetery, 12520 S. Pioneer St. (6000 West), Herriman
Tickets • Free
Big Memorial Weekend
BigM Weekend mixes motorcycles, music and military, and the event will feature the FIM Superbike World Championship. Military personnel will receive a 50 percent ticket discount.
When • Saturday, May 26, 8:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 27, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Monday, May 28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where • Miller Motorsports Park, 2901 N. Sheep Lane, Tooele
Tickets • $40-$110; visit bit.ly/GEt8V1
Memorial Day program: Cedar City
Cedar City will hold a Memorial Day Recognition and Veterans Memorial Service at the Cedar City Cemetery. The ceremony will include a piper drum and bagpipe band, military salute, flag raising and lowering, and a speech by an honored veteran.
When • Monday, May 28, 9 a.m.
Where • Cedar City Cemetery, 685 N. Main, Cedar City
Tickets • Free
Memorial Day program: Bluffdale
Bluffdale city will sponsor a program with the Patriot Guard Riders of Utah, the Ogden High School JROTC Armed rifle exhibition team, Salt Lake Scots Bagpipers, 65th Fires Brigade and the Unified Police of Salt Lake Valley.
When • Monday, May 28, 10 a.m.
Where • Veterans Memorial Park, 17111 Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale
Tickets • Free; visit 1.usa.gov/JDLrqB
Memorial Day ceremony: Fort Douglas
There will be a program at the Fort Douglas Cemetery on Monday morning.
When • Monday, May 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where • Fort Douglas Cemetery, 375 Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free; visit fortdouglas.org
Memorial Day program: American Fork
The American Fork City and the American Fork Cemetery Committee's joint program will follow the theme "Heroes Among Us," featuring city resident Craig Roberts, with music by the American Fork High School Jazz and marching bands.
When • Monday, May 28, 11 a.m.
Where • Alpine Tabernacle, 100 E. State St., American Fork
Tickets • Free
Memorial Day tribute: West Jordan
West Jordan will hold its traditional holiday tribute at the Military Services Monument. Events include a fallen soldiers memorial with flower placement by state and local leaders, rifle salute, and a ceremony emceed by KSL's Doug Wright.
When • Monday, May 28, 1 p.m.
Where • Veterans Memorial Park, 1985 W. 7800 South, West Jordan
Tickets • Free
Military Appreciation Night: West Valley City
Young Chevrolet will sponsor the Military Appreciation Night at Rocky Mountain Raceways. Active military personnel and veterans get in free; accompanying family members get in for half-price. For information call 801-252-9557.
When • Monday, May 28, 4 p.m.
Where • Rocky Mountain Raceways, 6555 W. 2100 South, West Valley City
Tickets • $25 reserved; $20 adults; $15 kids (5-12); visit http://www.smithstix.com/events/item/root/military-appreciation-night for ticket information
Caring Connections: Larkin Memorial Day Program
Caring Connections' Memorial Day service will feature as guest speakers Utah Rep. Jim Matheson and Lt. Col. Pete Adams. The Minuteman Brass Quintet and the Wasatch & District Pipe Band will perform.
When • Monday, May 28, 10 a.m.
Where • Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 South, Sandy
Tickets • Free
Memorial Day Celebration: Kaysville
A Memorial Day program will be presented at the Kaysville City cemetery featuring the Davis High School drum line, American Legion Post 27 flag ceremony, and speaker, E. LaMar Buckner, a World War II B-17 pilot. This will be held on the south end of the Cemetery.
When • Monday, May 28, 10 a.m.
Where • Kaysville City Cemetery, 500 E. Crestwood Road, Kaysville
