The Office of Veterans Services (OVS) and the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs (DCVA) have scheduled two events in observance of Memorial Day.
As in previous years, OVS and DCVA will host ceremonies on separate days. The first will take place on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Ceremony in Bear, Delaware. The second will take place on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the Delaware War Memorial Day Plaza in New Castle. Both events will honor fallen servicemembers who have died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Visitors with accessibility accommodation needs are encouraged to register for assistance by contacting Miranda Mal at the Office of Veterans Services via email at Miranda.mal@delaware.gov or phone at 302-257-3120. Requests should be submitted by Friday, May 26, 2023, to ensure support is in place.
Saturday, May 27, 2023
What: Memorial Day Ceremony
When: Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.
Where: New Castle County Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Rd., Bear, DE 19701
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
What: Memorial Day Ceremony
When: Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.
Where: War Memorial Plaza, 163 Cherry Lane, New Castle, DE 19720