Grand Opening for The Amphitheatre at Veterans Memorial Park Slated for April 23

April 17, 2026 – The Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency, in partnership with the Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department, will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 23, for the recently completed Amphitheatre at Veterans Memorial Park. The event is scheduled from 4:30-6 p.m.

The community-wide celebration will feature the Veterans Memorial Center Color Guard and flag raising, a ceremonial ribbon cutting, remarks by elected officials and local leaders, a performance by the Space Coast Symphony’s Jazz Orchestra — the first musicians to officially take the stage — and light refreshments.

The community is invited and encouraged to attend. Seating is limited, so bringing a lawn chair or blanket is suggested.

The Amphitheatre at Veterans Memorial Park is located at 400 South Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island, 32953.

For questions regarding the ribbon cutting event, please contact the Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency at (321) 454-6610. For questions regarding renting the facility, please contact the Brevard County Parks and Recreation Central Area Parks Operations office at (321) 633-1874.