Abilene honors fallen service members and veterans over Memorial Day weekend with several local community and public remembrance events.

Specific Memorial Day events in Abilene include:

• Elmwood Memorial Day Ceremony: A public community ceremony honoring men and women who gave their lives in service to the country. Held at Elmwood Funeral Home & Memorial Park (5750 U.S. Highway 277 S.) at 9:00 a.m. Elmwood Funeral Home Ceremony.

• Texas State Veterans Cemetery Ceremony: Hosted by the Dyess Chiefs Group at 11:00 a.m. The tribute at 7457 W Lake Road features the Abilene Community Band, the Patriot Guard Riders, a Dyess AFB Honor Guard, and a Big Country One flyover Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

• Abilene Zoo Zoolute: A special annual military appreciation event where active-duty, veterans, retired military, and their families receive free admission to the Abilene Zoo (Grover Nelson Park) Abilene Military Appreciation Zoolute.

• Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk: A virtual, nationwide remembrance event where participants can run or walk locally in Abilene to honor fallen heroes. Custom commemorative shirts can be personalized with a specific service member's name 2026 Memorial Day Run - Abilene. [1, 2, 3]