Changing of the Colors
11:50am, Saturday, May 23, 2026
This Memorial Day weekend, Idyllwild will honor veterans and first responders at a Changing of the Colors ceremony at Idypark.
On Saturday, May 23, just prior to noon, veterans, first responders and the community will be welcomed to Idypark. At noon sharp, the Changing of the Colors will begin. The 12′ x 18′ flag over Idypark will be retired by an honor guard from American Legion Post 800, and a new flag will be raised. Everyone is welcome to honor our veterans and first responders this Memorial Day weekend.
Thanking veterans and first responders
As a thank you to veterans and first responders, they will receive priority sign-up for Stagecoach rides on the historic Butterfield Stagecoach during the weekend. The Changing of the Colors is sponsored by Idyllwild Brewpub, which will offer veterans and first responders 25% off food all weekend, and which offers veterans and first responders a discount year-round (ask at the Brewpub).
About Idypark
Idypark was dedicated in honor of veterans and first responders on Memorial Day weekend in 2018. At the center of the park, a 50-foot flagpole holds a 12′ x 18′ US flag that is visible from around the town. Majestic sequoias, sculptures by local artists, and serene walking paths make Idypark an important part of the community, and a peaceful retreat.
About Post 800
American Legion Post 800 serves as a vital resource for veterans, service members and their families in Idyllwild and the greater community. Offering camaraderie, advocacy, and support for military families, their mission is rooted in service and community.
Military members and their families can join Post 800, and community members can support their mission through donations or volunteering at one of their service days.
This post covers Memorial Day weekend 2026. For what’s on now, see the events calendar.
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