Memorial Day is May 31, 2027. Port St. Lucie's annual service at Veterans Memorial Park is at 10 a.m.; what is open and how trash pickup runs.

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: the City of Port St. Lucie’s Memorial Day Service page, its 2026 announcement and its 2026 holiday trash calendar (PDF). City Special Events: specialevents@cityofpsl.com.

Memorial Day is Monday, May 31, 2027. Port St. Lucie marks it with the city’s annual Memorial Day service at 10 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 2100 SE Veterans Memorial Parkway, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. The city had not announced the 2027 program on Oct. 10; the 2026 service, below, gives a sense of the morning.

Who to call

  • City Special Events Department: 772-344-4139, specialevents@cityofpsl.com
  • City service line (1PSL): 772-871-1775
  • Veterans Memorial Park: 2100 SE Veterans Memorial Parkway

The city’s Memorial Day service

The 2026 service was 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, 2026, per the city’s announcement:

  • Speakers including retired Army Maj. Frank Castro, who shared reflections on honoring fallen service members
  • Music by the Port St. Lucie Community Band, including “God Bless America” and an armed forces medley
  • A rifle salute, the national anthem and the sounding of taps
  • Mayor Shannon Martin and other local leaders in attendance

Seating is limited. The city asks guests to arrive early and bring their own chairs.

Trash pickup

No change. The city’s collection schedule shifts only for Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas, per its holiday calendar. Carts go out on your usual day; see our trash and recycling page.

What is open and closed

  • City Hall and city facilities: the city posts holiday hours on its events calendar; 2027 hours were not out on Oct. 10. On Labor Day 2024, for comparison, City Hall closed, the MIDFLORIDA Event Center fitness center and the Community Center opened 7 a.m. to noon, and community parks kept 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. hours.
  • Schools: St. Lucie Public Schools list Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, on the 2026-27 calendar; the last day for students is Friday, May 28, 2027.

Memorial Day weekend

  • Pools: public pools in Port St. Lucie, including Ravenswood Pool, 400 SW Ravenswood Lane, are run by St. Lucie County Parks and Recreation; check the county’s aquatics page for the summer opening. More on our summer camps and pools page.
  • The Port District: the boardwalk, Pioneer Park’s water play area and The Preserve’s trails; see parks and trails.
  • Free things to do all year are on our free things to do page.

What this means for you

  • The ceremony is 10 a.m. Memorial Day at Veterans Memorial Park; bring a chair.
  • Trash runs as normal.
  • Schools are already out for the summer after May 28, 2027.

Related: Fourth of July fireworks, Father’s Day and Labor Day.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Memorial Day ceremony in Port St. Lucie?

The city holds its annual Memorial Day service at 10 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 2100 SE Veterans Memorial Parkway. The 2026 service was Monday, May 25; Memorial Day 2027 is Monday, May 31.

Should I bring a chair to the Port St. Lucie Memorial Day service?

Yes. The city says seating is limited and asks guests to arrive early and bring their own chairs.

Is there trash pickup on Memorial Day in Port St. Lucie?

Yes. Memorial Day is not one of the three holidays (Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas) that change collection, so pickup runs on the usual day.

Is Port St. Lucie City Hall open on Memorial Day?

The city had not posted 2027 holiday hours on Oct. 10. Check the city’s holiday listings or call 1PSL at 772-871-1775.