The Fort Rosecrans Memorial Day celebration is one of San Diego's largest and most celebrated memorials dedicated to our fighting men and women. On this day we honor all of our fallen soldiers and remember them for their ultimate sacrifice to our country.

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, this will be a virtual event only.

The Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial will honor Marine Corps Major Megan McClung, and our nation's heroes through a live and virtual tribute event on 30 May 2021 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (PDT) streamed on their website.

In this lecture, archaeologist Natalie Brodie will discuss current efforts to recover previously cremated human remains following massive wild fires. Volunteer archaeologists have been paired with trained forensic dogs and handlers to search for the cremated remains of loved ones in the aftermath, providing some hope and healing to those who thought their family members were lost. Ms. Brodie will discuss the process used by the archaeologists, the remarkable results of the effort, and the value of the archaeological process for remains recovery. Note: this presentation will show photographs of cremated human remains. This event will be held on Zoom.

A spectacular fireworks display will be featured at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center (CVEATC) on the Fourth of July. The Chula Vista 4th Fest fireworks will be set off with special simultaneous music from local iHeart radio stations.

Launched from athlete training grounds, excellent viewing of the fireworks is available at the CVEATC and Mountain Hawk Park. Located at 2800 Olympic Parkway, the CVEATC can accommodate a maximum number of 5,000 attendees. Free parking via the Visitor’s entrance is limited to 400 cars; attendees will be counted upon entrance. Space is limited and some parking lots may not be available at the time you arrive. Overnight parking is not allowed in any lot.

Gates Open: 7 p.m.
Fireworks Begin: 9 p.m.

The event is free, open to the public, and all ages.