SAVE THE DATE. More information coming soon. 

An annual tradition we honor the fallen, salute the brave, and remember the missing.

Monday, May 26 , 2025

Eleven o'clock in the morning

with Veterans of Foreign Wars Wilmington 2967 

Make sure to visit link below to our webpage and social media for all important changes and updates. 

http://www.wilmingtoncemetery.com

605 E. O Street

Wilmington, CA. 90744 

Monday May 26, 2025 

Forever home decorating 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Memorial Day 11 a.m. 12 p.m. 

Memorial Day Presentation 12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

The Board of Trustees of the Historic Wilmington Cemetery invites you to this this FREE event.

Guidelines (subject to change without notice)
Please check back frequently on social media and our website for updates or changes.
 

A 40 x 60 canopy, with (20) 55 gal water barrels to hold the canopy securely with (6) strikes professionally installed with (100) padded wooden chairs for seating being provided by Supervisor Hahn Office, any questions or special accommodations please call the Wilmington Cemetery at (310) 834-4442.

Reminder on site is water is reclaimed and not drinkable. Please bring your own drinking water.

When arriving and unloading, DO NOT BLOCK, DOUBLE PARK, or GRIDLOCK (NO EXCEPTIONS); otherwise, the police will be called, and you may be ticketed or towed at your own expense. Do not block the front entrance or driveway of the cemetery on O Street. Please unload, and move your vehicle quickly so other visitors, and those with special needs can move freely without interfering with the entrance of the cemetery.

Street parking is public, so there is no reserving or blocking. The extended Wilmington Cemetery/ BNSF is an unmarked parking lot for use, so please be a good neighbor and park correctly so others who attend the cemetery may park as well. Park at your own risk. DO NOT BLOCK, DOUBLE PARK, or GRIDLOCK (NO EXCEPTIONS); otherwise, the police will be called, and you may be ticketed or towed at your own expense, as we assume no responsibility for any theft, damage, or injury to vehicles or occupants parked there. Either hide your valuables or take them with you.

IMPORTANT UPDATE

This is a reminder and update to ensure that if you haven't familiarized yourselves with the rules and guidelines, please visit our website under the Events tab, where you can find information regarding the Memorial Day Event, and read up on it again.

Thank you for participating and being part of this fun and safe event.