Memorial Day is Monday, May 31, 2027. The city's 2026 ceremony was 9 a.m. May 25 at Veterans Park; 2027 details are not out. Trash runs as usual.

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. The city has not posted its 2027 ceremony yet, so the details below are from 2026 and are marked that way. Parks and Recreation: 954-345-2200.

Memorial Day is Monday, May 31, 2027. Coral Springs marks it with a free ceremony at Veterans Park, 8601 Royal Palm Blvd., hosted by the city and the Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs. The 2026 ceremony was at 9 a.m. Monday, May 25; the 2027 time is not out yet. Trash pickup runs as usual on the holiday.

Memorial Day at a glance

  • Monday, May 31, 2027: Memorial Day, a federal holiday
  • Ceremony: Veterans Park, 8601 Royal Palm Blvd.; 9 a.m. in 2026
  • Rain plan: the Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive
  • Trash: normal schedule
  • Parks: close at sunset

The ceremony

From the city’s 2026 event page: the ceremony honors the military men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. The 2026 program included remarks from Mayor Scott Brook, the Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Joe McHugh, Taps played by a Coral Springs Charter School student, the presentation of colors, a wreath placed by the Coral Springs Civil Air Patrol, a salute volley and honors from the Coral Springs Police Honor Guard. Broward County Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott, a West Point graduate and Army veteran, gave the keynote.

  • Cost: free
  • If it rains: the ceremony moves to the Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive
  • Contact: 954-345-2200

Honoring veterans year-round

Veterans Park also holds the city’s brick program, run by the Veterans Coalition: anyone can buy an engraved brick, placed at the park, to honor a veteran of any era or service. The next ceremony at the park is Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, with seating from 10:30 a.m. and the call to order at 10:45 a.m., according to the city’s Veterans Day page.

What is open and closed

  • Trash and recycling: normal schedule. Coastal Waste & Recycling skips only Thanksgiving and Christmas, according to the city’s holiday waste page.
  • City parks: open, but close at sunset on holidays.
  • Coral Springs Museum of Art: closed on nationally observed holidays.
  • Schools: Broward County Public Schools’ last day is Friday, May 28, 2027, the Friday before Memorial Day.

Pools and the start of summer

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer. The city’s pool hours, the free Splash-N-Play and summer camps are in our summer guide. The Aquatic Complex says its hours vary for holidays; call the pool status hotline, 954-345-2133.

What this means for you

  • Plan on a morning ceremony at Veterans Park; we will post the 2027 time when the city does.
  • Put your carts out as usual on Memorial Day.
  • Parks close at sunset that day.

Related: summer camps and pools, Fourth of July fireworks and free things to do.

Frequently asked questions

When is Memorial Day 2027?

Monday, May 31, 2027, the last Monday in May.

Is there a Memorial Day ceremony in Coral Springs?

Yes. The city and the Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs hold one at Veterans Park, 8601 Royal Palm Blvd. In 2026 it was 9 a.m. Monday, May 25, and free. The 2027 details are not out yet.

Is there trash pickup on Memorial Day in Coral Springs?

Yes. Coastal Waste & Recycling skips only Thanksgiving and Christmas, so Memorial Day pickup runs on the normal schedule, according to the city.

Are Coral Springs parks open on Memorial Day?

Yes, but city parks close at sunset on holidays, according to the city’s parks directory.