Community Events
District Community Events
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, ALL DISTRICT EVENTS ARE EITHER CANCELLED OR POSTPONED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Each year the District hosts several community events that are held on the cemetery grounds. Coordination of these events is handled by District or Cemetery staff members. If you are interested in participating in any of these events or want additional information, please contact Mary Funk, District Secretary at (949) 951-9102, extension 110.
Please note: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, all upcoming events listed below are tentative only. More information will be available as the event dates draw closer.
NOVEMBER
Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) - Monday, November 2, 2020
ANAHEIM CEMETERY: In honor of Day of the Dead, Anaheim Cemetery will host a special event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Our 5th annual Dia de los Muertos program will feature mariachi music and traditional dance performances. While supplies last, visitors will enjoy free light refreshments including Pan de Muertos prepared by a local Anaheim Mexican bakery and free small marigold bouquets. Children will enjoy the free crafts table. We also encourage families to build ofrendas on the gravesites of their loved ones. All three District cemeteries extend our flower schedule so that items may be placed on gravesites for an extended period before and after Dia de los Muertos.
SANTA ANA CEMETERY: With a date and time still to be determined, the District is considering a daytime event to honor Dia de los Muertos at Santa Ana Cemetery. While supplies last the District will provide free small marigold bouquets for gravesite decoration and refreshments including Pan de Muertos provided by a local bakery. Children will enjoy free face painting and an assortment of fun Dia de los Muertos crafts.
Veterans Day Observance - Wednesday, November 11, 2020
El Toro Memorial Park will be hosting its 32nd Annual Veterans Day Observance at 11:00 a.m. The event will feature a keynote speaker, a combined color guard, wreath presentations by officials from surrounding cities, an Honor Guard Firing Salute provided by VFW Edward J. Kearns Post 6024, and special music.
DECEMBER
Angel Of Hope Candlelight Vigil - Sunday, December 6, 2020
Located at El Toro Memorial Park, the Angel of Hope monument is a place for grieving parents to gather who have lost a child of any age, for any reason. Every December 6th, families gather at 7:00 pm for a candlelight vigil. The program features special guest speakers, poetic readings, and special music. Perhaps the most anticipated moment of the program comes when families are invited to speak their child's name and place white flowers at the base of the Angel of Hope Statue. Candles are provided for the adults and it is recommended that you bring a flashlight and a lawn chair. For more information, contact Lisa Popper at (714) 658-0797. To view lthe event flyer please clikc on the link below.
PDF link to El Toro Memorial Park - Angel of Hope Candlelight Vigil information
Wreaths Across America - Saturday, December 12, 2020. (Date Tentative)
Thanks to American Heritage Girls Troop 356, El Toro Memorial Park is now included in the annual efforts of the nonprofit group, Wreaths Across America. to place beautiful, fresh holiday wreaths on the graves on U.S. Veterans across the nation. On Saturday morning, December 12th at 9 am the Troop will gather at the flag pole for a brief ceremony where wreaths are presented in honor of each branch of the armed servcies. The ceremony is conducted and organized entirely by girls in the Troop. After the ceremony, volunteers place wreaths on the military gravestones in the park. At each gravestone where a wreath is placed, the volunteer speaks that veteran's name, thanks him or her for their service, and may even say a prayer for the veteran's family. Last year the troop placed over 1,000 wreaths and are hoping to do even more this year. For more information on how to sponsor wreaths please call El Toro Memorial Park at (949) 951-8244.
MAY
Memorial Day Observances - Monday, May 31, 2021
Memorial Day Programs are held at all three of the District cemeteries. Programs typically include special guest speakers, wreath presentations, honor guard firing salutes, special music and combined color guards. We will also be placing American Flags on all Veterans graves in each cemetery to honor our Veterans. Click the links below to view past Memorial Day activities.
Anaheim Cemetery
El Toro Memorial Park
Santa Ana Cemetery
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