Memorial Day marks the official start of Summer and what better place to celebrate than here! The San Francisco area offers many family friendly fun events and most are free. Below are some events happening around time, get out and enjoy this important holiday!

  

Memorial Day program at SF National Cemetery at the Presidio

Join veterans and the community for the traditional Memorial Day Commemoration at the Presidio. The parade begins in the Main Post at 10:30 am, led by the 191st Army Band pipes and drums. The ceremony begins at 11 am at San Francisco National Cemetery. Program includes a Korean War commemoration, a flyover, the Cable Car Chorus, taps, and a 21-gun salute by the U.S. Army’s 5th Brigade 75th Division. Afterward, take a guided walk to the new National Cemetery Overlook. The free PresidiGo Shuttle will run from 9 am to 1 pm serving the Main Post and National Cemetery. Park near the Presidio Officers’ Club, 50 Moraga Avenue, on the Main Post. For more information, call the Presidio Trust at (415) 561-5418. For more information on this event, visit their website at www.presidio.gov/calendar/memorial.htm

USS Pampantino

Remembering veterans and boats lost at war, the ceremony features tolling bells and bagpipes aboard this historic WWII submarine. Memorial Day, Monday May 31, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. on Pier 45 San Francisco, California Open to the Public Free Admission Please contact USS Pampanito at  (415) 775-1943 ext.13 visit their website at http://www.maritime.org/Lost_Boat_Ceremony_2010.html

12th Annual Memorial Day Rafting Trip

 
If you are wanting to get back to nature over the holiday weekend, join the Outdoor Adventure Club's 12th annual Memorial Day rafting trip on the class V1-V rapids of the Cal Salmon and Scott in northern California. Meals, camping and rafting gear is included. A carpool list is available as well. Please visit their website for full details and to sign up.

 

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