The national day of observance is held on the first Thursday of may, and is recognized locally by the 29 Palms Ministerial Association. They will hold three services throughout the day in Twentynine Palms, each led by city council member and Association President McArthur Wright.
The first two services will be held at 7 a.m. and noon at Veterans Park (flagpole), located at 6136 Adobe Road. The third service will be at 6:30 p.m. at Gospel Fellowship Christian Center Church located at 5898 Adobe Road.
Twentynine Palms Mayor Steven Bilderain present a proclamation at the morning service. Services will feature speakers and representatives from many of the hi-desert’s churches, as well as representatives from local schools and business.
