- December 4, 2025
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Winter Garden Mayor John Rees spoke at the Memorial Day event at Veterans Memorial Park.
United States Congressman Daniel Webster spoke at the Memorial Day event at Veterans Memorial Park.
Each Memorial Day the city of Winter Garden and the local American Legion hold a memorial ceremony to honor the fallen at Veterans Memorial Park.
Part of the Memorial Day ceremony included the presentation of colors.
Wreaths were placed to memorialize the fallen soldiers of various wars throughout history.
Veterans of all branches of the military were present to pay their respects at the Memorial Day event.
To conclude the Memorial Day event, “Taps” was played on the trumpet.
The City of Winter Garden and the local chapter of the American Legion, Hugh T. Gregory Post No. 63, held a Memorial Day Community Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park.
On the morning of May 27, 2024 — Memorial Day — members of the community came together to honor and remember the local veterans who gave their lives during times of war or while serving in the United States armed forces.
The event included a roll call of Veterans, placement of ceremonial wreaths, speeches from local officials — such as Winter Garden Mayor John Rees and U.S. Congressman Daniel Webster — and the singing of patriotic songs, which paid homage to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
