Memorial Day – May 30, 2022

Honoring All Those Who Paid the Ultimate Sacrifice

Memorial Day is a federally-observed holiday to honor the men and women of our U.S. military who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

We are grateful for their actions and keep their family members and their sacrifices in our prayers.

We have compiled many of the Memorial Day 2022 ceremonies and observances taking place across Ventura County as an opportunity to pay homage to those who have fallen.

We have also partnered with a couple of local companies this Memorial Day to honor and remember all who paid the ultimate sacrifice by supporting our local military veterans and their families in need.

Memorial Day Ceremonies and Observances

Moorpark Morning Rotary Club will hold its annual Field of Valor throughout the day at Tierra Rejada Park.

Flags are proudly displayed in honor/memory of a friend or family member who served in the Armed Forces.

Food and kids’ activities (including a face painting starting at 12 noon) are available throughout the day.

A $40 donation will allow you to register a flag in honor of a veteran(s). To purchase and register a flag, visit moorparkfieldofvalor.org.

Event Schedule

• 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Viewing of Flags with accompanying patriotic music by various artists
• 1:00 p.m.: Opening Ceremony with a flag processional and color guard
• 1:15 p.m.: Presentation of the Flags, Honoring Fallen Veterans, and Guest Speakers
• 4:00 p.m.: Closing Ceremony

Address: 11900 Mountain Trail St., Moorpark, CA 93021

The City of Moorpark will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. at the city’s Veterans Memorial.

Address: 642 Flinn Ave., Moorpark, CA 93021

Oak View Civic Council and Friends of the Oak View Park & Resource Center will hold its 15th annual Memorial Day Parade, themed “Celebrate our Heroes”, at 10:00 a.m.

This event will begin with a pancake breakfast from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at The Lighthouse (590 Old Ventura Ave., Oak Park, CA 93022) and a flyover by vintage airplanes prior to the beginning of the parade.

Additionally, a Memorial Day Service will take place at The Lighthouse after the parade concludes.

Parade’s Starting Address: Intersection of Old Ventura Ave. & Old Grade Rd. in Oak Park

Santa Clara Cemetery & Mortuary will hold its annual Memorial Day Mass at 10:00 a.m.

Guests have the option of attending either in person or virtually via livestream on the Cemetery’s Facebook page.

Address: 2370 North H St., Oxnard, CA 93036

The City of Oxnard will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. at its Veterans Memorial in Plaza Park.

Vietnam Veterans of Ventura County will present its Color Guard at this ceremony.

Address: 500 South C St., Oxnard, CA 93030

Pierce Brothers – Santa Paula Cemetery will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:30 a.m.

Guests are encouraged to arrive by 10:00 a.m. ahead of a musical prelude at 10:15 a.m.

Address: 380 Cemetery Rd., Santa Paula, CA 93060

In lieu of an official Memorial Day Ceremony this year, Ivy Lawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home will have wreath displays around its cemetery grounds throughout Memorial Day weekend.

Address: 5400 Valentine Rd., Ventura, CA 93003

Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park will hold its 32nd annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 11:00 a.m.

Address: 5600 Lindero Canyon Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91362

Memorial Day Partnerships

JSL Technologies, Inc. and GCVF are partnering once again to collect food for homeless and very low-income veterans and their families we serve in our Mobile Veteran Outreach (MVO) program.

Please see the flyer above for suggested donation items.

Donation Drop-Off Address: 1451 N. Rice Ave., Oxnard, CA 93030

In honor and memory of our service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice, CycleBar and GCVF are partnering for this exclusive indoor cycling ride to support our local veterans in need.

To reserve your bike, please scan the QR code above or click here to visit CycleBar – Camarillo’s website.

• There are 44 bikes available for this exclusive 45-minute indoor ride.
• Each person’s session is only $25.

Address: 2510 Las Posas Rd. Unit G, Camarillo, CA 93010

Address: 4517 Market St., Suite 1, Ventura, CA 93003