We honor those who have fallen. They will not be forgotten.

Visit the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park on Memorial Day weekend from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM, with last admission at 4:00 PM. Purchase your tickets for a self-guided tour here.

We are proud to host a number of ceremonies and events throughout the weekend.

One Life – One Flag Installation 
May 24 – 26

Throughout Memorial Day weekend, 7,300 flags will blanket the grounds of the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park to represent the average number of United States Veterans who have lost their battle with PTSD per year, an average of 22 per day. From May 25-27, walk or drive by the Naval Park to see the installation, made possible by The Battle Within Foundation.

The following outdoor ceremonies and programs are free and open to the public:

Saturday, May 24
2:00 PM
Tolling the Boats Ceremony 
United States Submarine Veterans Buffalo Base
Near USS Croaker

Sunday, May 25
6:00 PM
Movie Night: The Fighting Sullivans

Join us for a special screening of the 1944 film, THE FIGHTING SULLIVANS, based on the lives of the five Sullivans brothers. The event will take place in the Hangar Building on Sunday, May 25.

Doors open at 5:30 PM, and the movie will begin immediately following a pre-film presentation at 6:00 PM.

This event is free to attend but a ticket is REQUIRED as space is limited.

Movie-style concessions will be available for purchase.

Monday, May 26
9:30 AM
Musical performance
10:00 AM 
Military Honors and Non-Denominational Memorial Service
Presented in partnership with The Battle Within Foundation
Near the Vietnam Memorial

11:00 AM
Knights of Columbus Maximilian Kolbe Assembly #1944 Ceremony and Formation

12:00 PM
Hispanic Veterans Ceremony at the Hispanic-American Veterans Memorial

1:00 PM
Vietnam Veterans Ceremony at the Vietnam Memorial

6:30 PM
Slow Roll Buffalo Memorial Day Ride
Click here to learn more