Florida Veterans Coalition

Clearwater Honor Fest

Memorial Day 2026 — Monday, May 25 · 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. · Florida Veterans Memorial Plaza, Clearwater. Join us as we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Presented by Grow Financial Federal Credit Union · In partnership with Club 214

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Clearwater Honor Fest

Presenting sponsor

Grow Financial Federal Credit Union

In partnership with

Club 214
About the Event

20+ Years of Honoring Our Heroes

Honor Fest brings the Clearwater community together in remembrance, gratitude, and service. It exists to honor fallen heroes, support veterans and military families, and reinforce the values of patriotism and public service across Florida.

Mark your calendar for Monday evening, May 25, 2026 (6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.). Parking and final run-of-show details will be posted here as they are confirmed.

Guest speaker

Dan O'Shea

Navy SEAL officer (retired); former Commander

Speaker photo coming soon

Dan O'Shea brings decades of leadership from a 29-year career as a Navy SEAL officer, retiring as a Commander. He speaks to service, sacrifice, and the bonds that carry the veteran community forward.

Program

Run of show

Times are approximate and may shift as the final program is confirmed.

  • 6:00 p.m.Arrival & seating
  • 6:15 p.m.Welcome & posting of the colors
  • 6:35 p.m.Remembrance ceremony & keynote reflections
  • 7:15 p.m.Guest speaker — Commander Dan O'Shea, USN (Ret.)
  • 7:45 p.m.Community recognition & closing tribute
  • 8:30 p.m.Conclusion
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What to Expect

A Community Gathering Built Around Remembrance

Honor Fest is designed to be respectful, welcoming, and mission-driven from start to finish.

A Memorial Day Tradition

Honor Fest continues a Clearwater tradition of gathering each Memorial Day to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Florida Veterans Memorial Plaza

The event centers on the Florida Veterans Memorial Plaza, a place of reflection, remembrance, and community tribute.

Remembrance With Purpose

The program focuses on honoring fallen service members while strengthening support for veterans and military families year-round.

Community Participation

Veterans, families, volunteers, sponsors, and local partners all play a role in making the event meaningful and accessible.

Get Involved

Help Shape the Next Honor Fest

There are several ways to support the event before the final program is announced.

Become a Sponsor

Support event production, remembrance programming, and veteran outreach by joining the coalition as a sponsor or community partner.

Sponsorship Info

Volunteer With Us

Volunteer support helps with setup, guest coordination, hospitality, and day-of operations for Honor Fest and related remembrance events.

Volunteer Application

Register for the Event

Pre-register with your name, email, and phone so we can share parking details, schedule updates, and reminders as the program is finalized.

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