Memorial Day in The Woodlands pays tribute to all military service men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States. A care package drop-off booth will be available onsite to accept donations of recommended items for current troops. The complete list of suggested items is available at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/memorialday.   

Lt. Col. Dean A. Smith, Commander U.S. Air Force 341^st Recruiting Squadron, will serve as keynote speaker, along with the Our Community Salutes swearing-in ceremony. Our Community Salutes recognizes, honors and supports local high school seniors who plan to enlist into the U.S. Armed Services after graduation. The event will feature live music by Level One Band.

The evening will conclude with a dazzling fireworks display, presented by Woodforest National Bank, choreographed to a patriotic soundtrack, weather permitting.   

Concessions will be available for purchase at the event and strolling entertainment will on hand. Please note, the beverage booth will be cashless. Guests may pay with cash but will need to have exact change. Coolers, picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs are permitted. Glass is prohibited. 

Free parking, generously donated by Timberloch, Inc., will be available at the orange, yellow, blue and white lots at 2002 Timberloch Place. Other designated parking areas include

The Town Center Parking Garage and Gold Lot, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, and the parking lot located at 9669 Grogan's Mill Road.