Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor the brave people who gave their lives while serving in the U.S. military.

In Southwest Florida, communities come together with local parades, ceremonies at veterans’ parks and gatherings at places like the Southwest Florida Military Museum.

Here are some events:

Lee County

Fort Myers

Memorial Day BBQ 

A day of BBQ and Live Music as we kick off the start of summer with our Memorial Day BBQ.

• Hosted by Blossom & Brie
• Sunday, May 25, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• 8250 Nalle Grade Road, North Fort Myers

Remember & Honor

There will be free food, music and entertainment, games for all ages and community fellowship.

• Hosted by American Legion Post 192
• Monday, May 26, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• 3130 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers

Charlotte County

Punta Gorda

Memorial Day Golf Cart Parade

Honoring the brave men and women who sacrificed for our country. You're encouraged to decorate your ride in red, white and blue.

• Hosted by Babcock Ranch Living
• Monday, May 26, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• 42850 Crescent Loop, Punta Gorda

Collier County

Naples

Memorial Day Appreciation Weekend

Servicemen and women, military personnel (active or retired), will receive free admission to the Garden from Saturday, May 24, to Monday, May 26.

• Hosted by Naples Botanical Garden
• Saturday, May 24 to Monday, May 26, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples

Marco Island

Memorial Day Ceremony

The public is invited to attend to honor the military personnel who have died while serving our country. 

• Hosted by the City of Marco Island and the American Legion Post 404
• Monday, May 26, begins at 11 a.m.
• 901 Park Ave, Marco Island

Hendry County

Clewiston

9th Annual Memorial Day Ride Around the Lake

The 9th Annual Memorial Day ride around Lake Okeechobee is to honor Mr. P’s tradition and pay tribute to those who served.

• Hosted by Peterson's Harley-Davidson of Miami
• Monday, May 26, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• 920 East Del Monte Avenue, Clewiston