Santa Maria will observe Memorial Day on Monday with holiday closures and community observances marking the sacrifice of U.S. military service members who died in service.
A Memorial Day ceremony organized by VFW Post 2521 will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at Santa Maria Cemetery, 1501 S. College Dr., serving as the city’s primary formal observance.
The service will include a color guard presentation, patriotic music and remarks from local veterans. The annual gathering honors U.S. military service members who died in service and draws community members, families and officials for a structured remembrance event…