From solemn ceremonies to community concerts, Houston-area cities will host Memorial Day 2025 events honoring fallen service members. Here's a roundup of what's happening May 24–26.
Communities across the Greater Houston area will commemorate Memorial Day 2025 with a diverse range of ceremonies, special exhibits, and public events from May 24 to 26, all designed to honor the profound sacrifices of U.S. military personnel.
Residents can engage in activities ranging from solemn flag placements to vibrant family-friendly celebrations.
In Galveston, the Galveston Naval Museum invites the public to a ceremony on May 25. The ceremony will feature live music and complimentary cupcakes from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and parking and admission will be free during this time.
Houston's Lone Star Flight Museum will host a weekend of aviation-themed events and veteran tributes (May 24–26). Highlights include early access to the Boeing Toddler Terminal, a Girl Scout workshop, and public access to flight simulators. Special speakers will consist of Vietnam veteran Bill Klutz and Texas Aviation Hall of Fame inductee Al Cisneros, with tours of Vietnam War-era aircraft and living history presentations on Memorial Day.
The Houston National Cemetery will be the site of two flag placement ceremonies on May 25. "Flags for Fallen Veterans," hosted by Reveille Networking Group in partnership with the Houston A&M Club, will run from 8 a.m. to noon and is open to the public, with volunteers encouraged to bring tools and enjoy complimentary food. The "Houston Marines Flag Placement," organized by the Marine Corps Coordinating Council, will begin at 9 a.m. with a Fellowship Breakfast before participants place flags on headstones.
Harris County Precinct 4 will hold its traditional Memorial Day Ceremony at the War Memorial Pavilion in Bear Creek Pioneers Park on May 26 from 2–3 p.m., honoring those who served in World War I and subsequent conflicts.
For those seeking an evening celebration, The Woodlands will host an event at Town Green Park on May 25 from 5 to 9 p.m., featuring live music, children’s activities, and a fireworks display. Admission is free, and concessions will be available.
Sugar Land Memorial Park will host a ceremony on May 26 from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., including a patriotic concert by the Lone Star Symphony, a military flyover, and tributes from the Sugar Land Police Department Honor Guard. The event will also feature food trucks and military exhibits. Due to limited parking, a free shuttle service will operate from Brazos River Park.
Finally, Baytown Veteran’s Memorial at Bicentennial Park will host a day-long tribute on May 26 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., with free admission.
