Memorial Day

MAY 24, 2026

It's not officially summer until you join the Memorial Day celebration in The Woodlands! This annual event will take place on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Town Green Park, featuring a tribute to fallen U.S. service members followed by a festival with live music, children's activities, strolling entertainment, and a dazzling fireworks display choreographed to a patriotic soundtrack. Book your hotel now to make the most of a fun, family-friendly weekend in The Woodlands.

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A crowd dressed in red, white, and blue relaxes in lawn chairs or on the grass in Town Green Park. On the left is a game of corn hole, and in the back right are various carnival food vendors and a snow cone truck.

A group of twelve U.S. government and military leaders (men and women) stand on the stage, smiling at the camera. The man in the middle is holding a posterboard titled, "The Woodlands Township's Community Covenant," and bears the seals of each branch of the military.

EVENT DETAILS

5:00 PM | Welcome and National Anthem

5:10 PM | Live Music by The Matt Powers Band (Variety)

7:00 PM | Keynote Speaker and AUSA Houston Honor Your Hero Ceremony

7:45 PM | Live Music by The Matt Powers Band (Variety)

8:55 PM | Fireworks (time approximate; weather permitting)

HONOR YOUR HERO CEREMONY

The Honor Your Hero Ceremony by AUSA Houston is for The Woodlands community to commemorate individuals entering the United States military. Attendees will witness the official swear-in, marking the beginning of a life committed to service and sacrifice for our nation. Please join us in supporting them.

TROOP CARE PACKAGES

A care package drop-off booth will be available onsite for those who wish to support service members deployed overseas. Recommended donations include snacks, socks, travel-sized hygiene products, and handwritten notes. View the full list.

PARKING

Free guest parking is available at the Orange, Yellow, and Blue Lots along Timberloch Place—all located conveniently within walking distance of the Memorial Day festivities. Other designated parking areas include:

24 Waterway Parking Garage (where Fountain Plaza meets Lake Robbins Drive)
Waterway Square Parking Garage (where Fountain Plaza meets Woodloch Court)
Waterway Avenue Parking Lot (where Waterway Avenue meets Timberloch Place)
Parking Lot at 9669 Grogan's Mill Road

Please note that event parking is strictly prohibited in Market Street. Towing will be enforced.

Bravest of the Brave

The Way Home

PATRIOTIC ART

The Woodlands is home to one of the largest public art collections in the state of Texas, including two patriotic art pieces located in Town Green Park, where the Memorial Day Festival is held. Learn about the Bravest of the Brave, The Way Home, and more—right here or in person!