Monday, May 25, 2009
10:30 am – parade at the Presidio Main Parade Ground
11 am – program at SF National Cemetery at the Presidio

Join veterans and the community for Memorial Day at the Presidio. The parade begins in the Main Post at 10:30 am led by the 191st Army Band. The formal program at 11 am in the National Cemetery will feature a 60 member U.S. Army Band including Pipes & Drums. Ceremony ends at Noon with a 21-gun salute by the U.S. Army’s 5th Brigade 75th Division. Following the program, cemetery walks will be led by park rangers and costumed volunteers highlighting the lives of noteworthy soldiers.

After the commemoration, the public is invited to the Presidio Interfaith Center at 130 Fisher Loop to enjoy cookies and punch. A service follows at 1 pm with the presenting of the colors.

Park near the Presidio Officers’ Club, 50 Moraga Avenue, on the Main Post. For more information, call the Presidio Events Line at (415) 561-5500.