Don’t miss out on these Memorial Day events in Orange County 2015!
Laguna Hills Memorial Day Run 
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center / Laguna Hills Mall
24451 Health Center Drive
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 975-8506
www.lagunahillshalfmarathon.com
May 25, 2015
Run a 10k or 5k half marathon through Laguna Hills, Aliso Viejo and Laguna Niguel at the 17th Annual City of Laguna Hills Memorial Day Half Marathon. Honoring the United States marine Corps Dark Horse Battalion, runners and walkers of all experience levels are invited to come out and enjoy the Memorial Day activities. There is even a kids run which starts and finishes at the Laguna Hills Community Center. The adults half marathon, 5K and 10K both start in front of the Saddleback Memorial Medical Center and finish at the Laguna Hills Community Center. Medals given out at this year’s race honor the United States Marine Corps. Do something healthy with your family and run (or walk) the distance of your choice. Find out more about the event here.
“Celebrate Freedom”: Fairhaven Memorial Park’s 23rd Annual Memorial Day Service
Fairhaven Memorial Park 
1702 E Fairhaven Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 532-8921 ext.289
www.fairhavenmemorial.com
May 25, 2015 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
More than 3,500 Orange County residents are expected to “Celebrate Freedom” with Fairhaven Memorial Park at its 23rd Annual Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 25 at 10:30 a.m. Attendees will enjoy inspiring speeches by military veterans, a “Parade of Flags” by The Tustin Young Marines, the Boy Scouts of America and the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, and music by the Orange County Concert Band and the Tustin Community Choir. The event will begin with a special performance of the National Anthem by the “Star Spangled Singer” contest winner and conclude with an aerial fly-over of World War II-era planes by Memorial Flights. This celebration of patriotism will also feature an antique cars display, “America’s Wars” life-sized photo essay and more. Complimentary hot dogs and refreshments will be served. Admission is FREE.
Santa Ana Memorial Day Carnival 
Centennial Park
3000 W. Edinger Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
www.festivalnet.com
May 22 – 25, 2015
Memorial Day is seen by a lot of people as the unofficial beginning of summer, so there’s no better way to get into summer mode than with a carnival. Starting on Friday, the carnival goes all weekend and will give guests the chance to find everything you love about carnivals including rides, games, food and live music by local bands. It’s a great way for the whole family to have fun without spending a lot of money like you would at an amusement park.
Garden Grove Strawberry Festival
Village Green
S. Euclid St. & Main St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 638-0981
www.strawberryfestival.org
Date: May 22 – 25, 2015 at 10am
One of the great things about summer is that strawberries are plentiful. For more than 50 years, the city of Garden Grove has held a festival celebrating the delicious fruit. The festival is celebrated throughout the entire Memorial Day weekend and includes a parade, a 5K run and a variety of contests. Expect grand floats, bands, equestrians and characters such as Knott’s Berry Farm’s Snoopy as well! Thousands turn out every year for this grand event where you’ll also get the chance to see many film and TV celebrities who are honored in the parade. Admission to the festival is free, but there is a cost for rides.
Newport Beach Wine Festival
Balboa Bay Resort 
1221 Coast Highway
Newport Beach, CA. 92663
(949) 630-4146
www.visitnewportbeach.com
Date: May 22 to May 24, 2015
Join in on the fun for three days at the annual Newport Beach Wine Festival which is a celebration of fine wines, spirits, and culinary delights that takes over the Balboa Bay Resort on Memorial Day weekend. To purchase tickets, please call the Balboa Bay Resort at (949) 630-4146.
Cesi Pagano
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