Memorial Day Ceremony

This is a Community Event organized by the Apex American Legion Post 124. What does this mean?

Monday, May 25, 2026

Downtown Service Memorial
9:30 am

The annual Memorial Day ceremony honors and remembers U.S. military personnel who lost their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. This event typically features members of Apex public safety, Apex Town Council, and the Apex community sharing words and holding space for moments of reflection.

Know Before You Go: 

  • View the downtown parking map for walkable parking locations. 
  • This is a rain or shine event. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will move to Apex Fire Station 1 (210 N Salem Street). 
  • Road closures (9 am - 11 am): Salem Street from Chatham Street to Center Street; Saunders Street from Commerce Street to Salem Street.
  • GoApex Route 1 will not operate on Monday, May 25th.
  • Town staff may be on site during the festival taking photos/video of festival events and attendees.



What is the difference between a Community Event and a Town-Organized Event?


Community Events 
This is an event that a non-profit organization runs, pays for, and plans. Town of Apex staff provides an event location (Town Hall Campus, Salem Street, etc.), along with staff from public safety, public works and other departments, as necessary.

Town-Organized Events
This is an event that the Town of Apex creates, pays for, and plans. Town of Apex staff manages the programming, including activities, logistics, and vendors. This is sometimes referred to as a “Town Owned Event”.