The American Legion Cemetery Corporation and "U.S.S. Tampa" Post 5 for over 100 years (since 1922) has observed Memorial Day in Tampa's only veterans cemetery.  Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend the event to honor the memory of our country's service members.

Sunday’s luminary observance requests that friends and family come out any time after 8:00 p.m. and have a moment of silence at the cemetery after sunset. No official ceremony will be presented. The Luminaries will be left out for visitations throughout the night with no official service or ceremony.  The sight of all the candles lit is breathtaking and a symbol that we will never forget for our tomorrow, they gave their today.  Volunteers will set up starting at 6:30 p.m.