Honoring our Veterans
The City of Burbank has a long-standing tradition in recognizing and honoring active military service members and veterans. We invite you to learn about Burbank’s ongoing commitment to our nation’s heroes.
BURBANK VETERANS EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Veterans Day 2021
Thursday, November 11 @ 11am
Memorial Day 2022
Monday, May 30 @ 11am
Veterans Day 2022
Burbank Veterans Committee The Burbank Veterans Committee has tirelessly worked with the City of Burbank to organize many events and activities in support of our veterans. The organization started as a grassroots group known as the Veterans Commemorative Committee. In 1993, the organization was officially renamed as the Burbank Veterans Committee and chaired by Mickey DePalo. The Committee assists in planning special event and programs namely Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies, and coordinates commmunity partnership efforts to support the “Hands Across the Battlefield” program. If you are interesed in joining the Committee, please contact McCambridge Recreation Center at (818) 238-5378.
Veterans Day in Burbank For over 50 consecutive years, the honorable Veterans Day ceremony has been held at McCambridge Park. This tradition continues as a live event at the War Memorial on the corner of Amherst Drive and San Fernando Boulevard. The event features a pre-ceremony concert by the Burbank Community Band, a Condor Squadron flyover, and recognitions by dignitaries.
Friday, November 11 @ 11am These events will be held at the McCambridge Park War Memorial and will be re-broadcast on Spectrum Cable 6, AT&T Channel 99 or the City of Burbank YouTube Channel.
Military Service Recognition Program
The Military Service Recognition Program was established by the City of Burbank to honor and recognize currently serving, active military personnel from Burbank. For more information about our Veteran and Military Service Programs, please visit www.BurbankCA.gov/Veterans
Burbank, a Commemorative City 1950 1945 1950
1960
Original Memorial Rose Garden (at the present George Izay Park) was planted by the Gold Star Mothers and the Burbank Veterans Council
Late 1980’s
1993
Memorial Rose Garden moved to current site with Eternal Flame
Veterans Commemorativ renamed as Burbank Vet
1970
1980
1969
1988
Eternal Flame Obelisk War Memorial was completed at McCambridge Park
Condor Squadron flies over Burbank for the first time for Veterans Day
