Memorial Day 2022 In Pasco County: Events Planned

PASCO COUNTY, FL — Not to be confused with Veterans Day, a federal holiday that takes place Nov. 11 to honor all military veterans in the United States Armed Forces, Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.

Memorial Day Ceremony

Lexington Oaks Community Center, 26304 Lexington Oaks Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will host a Memorial Day Ceremony on May 30 from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., in front of the big flag. There will be patriotic songs and readings, and the playing of taps, weather permitting.

Memorial Day Barbecue

TAT Civic Association, 3210 Darlington Road, Holiday, will host a Memorial Day Barbecue Monday at 2 p.m.

It will include a day of swimming, dancing, hamburgers, hot dogs and sides. The cost is $10.

The TAT Civic Center is a nonprofit civic association serving the Tahitian Homes, Aloha Gardens and Tiki Village in Holiday.

Call 727-479-3785.

Memorial Day Closings

The Pasco County Tax Collector’s five offices will be closed for Memorial Day on May 30.

All city of New Port Richey offices and the library will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. The Recreation & Aquatic Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Pasco Board of County Commissioners offices will be closed Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. Government offices will reopen Tuesday, May 31.

Pasco County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources’ Offices, recreation complexes and community centers will be closed Monday, May 30; however, the parks and beaches will be open to the public from dawn to dusk.

GoPasco County Public Transportation will be closed and will not provide fixed route bus or paratransit service Monday, May 30.

All Pasco County libraries will be closed Monday, May 30.

Pasco County Animal Services Administration Office, Adoption Center, Intake/Reclaim Shelter and Field Services will be closed Monday, May 30. An animal control officer will be available for emergencies only.

The Pasco County Resource Recovery Facility, West Pasco Class III and the East Pasco Transfer Station will be closed to the public Monday, May 30; however, they’ll be open to Pasco County licensed commercial haulers.

Visit NEAT Coffee Bar For Free

Wayne Scott, owner of NEAT Coffee Bar at 5500 Main St., New Port Richey, is inviting remote workers and other business people to visit the coffee bar for free on Memorial Day and take advantage of the opportunity to network, meet other business people and use the business services available at the coffee bar and co-working space. Neat Coffee Bar will be open during regular hours on Monday.

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