2026 Memorial Day Commemoration at Veterans Memorial Park

At 11:00 am on Memorial Day, May 25th 2026, the Veterans Memorial Park Board will host a commemoration at the Flag Pavilion of Wichita’s Veterans Memorial Park.  The event will commence with the presentation of the Colors by the Mead Middle School Color Guard, followed by the National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance and an Invocation.  The Master of Ceremonies will offer a few remarks and introduce the guest speaker, Major General (Retired) David Weishaar.  From 2020-2023, General Weishaar served as the Kansas Adjutant General.  Following the speaker’s address, the Marine Corps League will render a 3-volley rifle salute, followed by the sounding of Taps.  This event is open to the public and although there will be some available seating, guests may want to bring their own lawn chairs to be assured of a place to sit.

Fifteen minutes after the VMP commemoration, the Delano Wind Ensemble conducted by James Oliphant will perform a patriotic band concert at the Park’s nearby Vietnam Veterans Memorial.  Seating will not be provided at this location.  The public is invited to attend one or both of these events.