After the pandemic, the routine is returning to normal in Southern California and in the rest of the country, people are preparing to commemorate the long.
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Palm Springs: Art show
Every year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3699 hosts the Patriotic Art Contest. For this year s competition, the VFW Post 3699 received artwork submissions from 20 high school students in the Coachella Valley.
The high school students that were selected will have their artwork honoring the military displayed for the public at the Palm Springs Air Museum and the General Patton Memorial Museum over the Memorial Day weekend.
Winners of the competition are Jennifer DeLeon and Graciela Tijerina-Cruz; across the country, VFW Auxiliary Scholarship offers 10 national awards for a total of $31,500. The national first-place winner receives a $15,000 scholarship. The second-place winner receives $7,500 and the third-place winner receives a $3,500 scholarship award. Fourth place receives $1,500 and those placing sixth and below receive awards of $500.
Monday, May 31 Up to 400 American flags will be displayed at Mission San Juan Capistrano during the weekend-long Field of Honor
The flower drop at Palm Springs Air Museum is returning as an in-person event
Memorial Day 2021, like so many recent happenings and holidays, will feature celebrations that are virtual as well as a few in-person observances. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get the latest breaking news and local stories.
So you have your choice regarding where you d like to spend Monday, May 31, whether that s viewing speakers on a screen from home or attending a traditional ceremony.