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SUMMARY:34th Annual Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade returns for its 34th y
 ear on Monday\, May 25\, 2026\, bringing the San Fernando Valley commu
 nity together for its longstanding Memorial Day tradition. This year
 ’s theme\, “Saluting the Price of Freedom\,” honors all who gave
  their lives in service to our nation. Mayor Karen Bass will be in att
 endance during this year’s parade\, highlighting the event’s signi
 ficance beyond the San Fernando Valley.\nHosted by the Canoga Park Com
 munity Center\, the parade pays tribute to fallen heroes from every br
 anch of the U.S. Armed Forces\, with a special tribute to local heroes
 \, including Canoga Park High School graduates\, who gave their lives 
 from World War II to present day. Drawing about 5\,000 attendees each 
 year\, it remains the only  Memorial Day in the City and County of Lo
 s Angeles.\nThis parade will be emceed by local business leader\, Miri
  Rossitto\, founder and CEO of Cowe Communications. \nThe day begins 
 at 10:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony\, followed by the parade kickoff at 11:
 00am\, and an 11:15 am Flyover of the Condor Squadron sponsored by the
  Van Nuys Airport. The parade participants will make their way along S
 herman Way\, from Owensmouth Avenue to Cozycroft Avenue\, transforming
  the route into a moving tribute filled with patriotism and community 
 pride. Each year\, the parade brings together a dynamic lineup of part
 icipants\, from veterans organizations and five marching High School b
 ands to local businesses and community organizations. \nBill Ratner\,
  Chair of the Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade\, shares his thoughts on
  this community tradition: “This 34th Annual event is a grassroots h
 ometown parade that reflects our community’s solemn promise of remem
 brance to our fallen."\nThis year’s parade will be led by Grand Mars
 hal Rear Admiral Dave Barnes\, U.S. Navy\,  a proud native of the Wes
 t San Fernando Valley who considers communities like Canoga Park\, Cha
 tsworth\, Granada Hills\, and Northridge his lifelong home. Commission
 ed through the University of San Diego’s NROTC program\, RDML Barnes
  has built an accomplished military career spanning both active duty a
 nd 24 years in the Navy Reserve. A Naval Flight Officer with more than
  1\,500 flight hours\, he has held multiple high-level command roles a
 cross global operations\, including assignments in the Indo-Pacific\, 
 Europe\, and the Middle East. His distinguished service has been recog
 nized with numerous honors\, including three Legion of Merit awards. I
 n addition to his military career\, RDML Barnes serves as a pilot for 
 United Airlines\, bringing his dedication to service and leadership ba
 ck to Southern California. \nNow in its 34th year\, the Canoga Park M
 emorial Day Parade remains a beloved community tradition\, bringing to
 gether generations to remember and honor those who gave everything in 
 service to the nation.
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