Memorial Day Ceremony during Fleet Week May 30, 2011

Veterans will join active members of the armed forces, including visiting marines and sailors who are in New York City for Fleet Week, at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum’s annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 30 at 11AM at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.

The ceremony will include the unfurling of a 100-foot American flag on Intrepid’s flight deck, the playing of Taps, a ceremonial wreath laying, 3-volley rifle salute and a military flyover. The event is free with price of admission to the museum.

This year’s Fleet Week festivities take place from May 25- May 30, 2010. A Fleet Week icon, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum hosts many popular Fleet Week events including military displays and demonstrations, special performances, athletic challenges between groups of visiting marines and sailors and a special Memorial Day ceremony.

Official Website: http://www.intrepidmuseum.org