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Moments of Remembrance, Celebration, and Community
Since 1980, Hospice of the North Coast has brought Carlsbad and North County San Diego together through memorial ceremonies, veteran tributes, volunteer celebrations, and community fundraisers. Browse our past event galleries by year to revisit Light Up A Life candle lightings, Butterfly Release Memorials, Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans celebrations, and milestones at Pacifica House.
Every gallery honors the patients, families, volunteers, and neighbors who make our nonprofit hospice care possible.
Our Signature Events
Light Up A Life
Our annual memorial candle lighting ceremony to remember and honor loved ones.
Butterfly Release Memorial
A gentle ceremony of remembrance, often held at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch.
Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans
A heartfelt celebration honoring Vietnam veterans and their families.
Pacifica House
Milestones and celebrations at our end-of-life home in Carlsbad.
2023 Events
A year of remembrance and milestones: Light Up A Life, the Butterfly Release Memorial, a Welcome Home celebration for Vietnam veterans, and ten years of Pacifica House.
2022 Events
Families, veterans, and neighbors gathered for Light Up A Life, the Butterfly Release Memorial, Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans, and Hollywood in San Diego.
2021 Events
Two signature events marked 2021: a Welcome Home celebration for Vietnam veterans and a Butterfly Release Memorial.
2020 Events
Our 40th annual Light Up A Life memorial event.
Light Up A Life is Hospice of the North Coast's annual memorial candle lighting ceremony, a time for families and friends to remember and honor the people they love.
This gallery captures our 40th annual ceremony.
2019 Events
One of our fullest years, with memorials, a veterans tribute, Aces for Charity tennis, a Trivia Bee, volunteer awards, and five years of Pacifica House.
2018 Events
Veterans, butterflies, tennis, and candlelight: photos from Welcome Home, the Butterfly Release Memorial at Carlsbad Flower Fields, the 38th annual Light Up a Life, and more.
2017 Events
The Butterfly Release Memorial and the 37th Annual Light Up a Life.
2016 Events
Where our online galleries begin: the Mary Laver Memorial Tennis Event.
The Mary Laver Memorial Tennis Event brought players and supporters together on the court in Mary's memory.
Browse the gallery for photos from the day.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Events
What events does Hospice of the North Coast hold each year?
Our signature events include Light Up A Life, a memorial candle lighting ceremony; the Butterfly Release Memorial; and Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans. Over the years we have also hosted volunteer award luncheons, charity tennis events, a Trivia Bee, and Pacifica House anniversary celebrations.
Where are your events held?
Most events take place in and around Carlsbad, including The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch and Pacifica House, our end-of-life home. Each gallery page has details about that event.
How can I find out about upcoming events?
Visit our blog for event news, or call us at 760.431.4100 and our team will point you to what is next.
How can I support future events?
Donations and volunteer time make these gatherings possible. Visit Ways to Donate or learn about Volunteer Services.
Help Us Create the Next Memory
Every gathering in these galleries was made possible by donors, volunteers, and neighbors who believe in compassionate hospice care. Your support helps us bring families together, honor loved ones, and serve North County San Diego.