Memorial Day events across East Texas
Posted/updated on: May 25, 2026 at 6:07 pm
TYLER – Memorial Day is almost here and East Texans are preparing to host several events that will honor United States soldiers who’ve died while at war. The holiday was first nationally observed as Decoration Day on May 30, 1868, because Union General John A. Logan wanted to honor the Union soldiers who died in the American Civil War, which had ended just three years before.
To help East Texans find local events for the annual observance, our news partner KETK has put together the following list of Memorial Day events happening across East Texas.
