Memorial Day marks an unofficial starts of summer Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States and falls on the last Monday of May. If you haven’t made plans for your long weekend, do not panic, we’ve got you!! Here is the list of the things are happening this weekend.
Parade
To pay our respect to those who have served in our communities, many towns hosts and operates services and parade. The largest parades in the country takes place in Washington D.C, New York, and Chicago.
Find more parade scheduled in your area here!
Concerts
Memorial Day Concert | Green-Wood Cemetery – New York | May 29 at 2:30
Music Festivals
Sacramento Music Festival | Sacramento, CA | May 26-29
Featuring over 100 bands mixture of jazz, blues, rock, and zydeco throughout the Memorial Day weekend.
BOSTON CALLING | Boston | May 27-29
The three-day festival taking place over Memorial Day Weekend, on the fields of Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston. Headliners Chance The Rapper perform on Friday, May 26, Mumford & Sons on Saturday, May 27 and Tool on Sunday, May 28.
MOVEMENT MUSIC FESTIVAL | Detroit, MI | May 27-29
Detroit, the house of electro music will experience over 120 of electronic music’s most illustrious artists perform across 6 stages inside Hart Plaza this Memorial weekend. Movement 2017 will feature artists such as Adam Beyer, Carl Craig, Dusky, Dixon, Nicole Moudaber, Seth Troxler, Coyu, Richie Hawtin, Testpilot, Carl Cox Thundercat, Shiba San and many more.
Sasquatch Festival 2017 | Washington wasteland |May 26-29
Lightning in a bottle | Bradley, CA | May 24 – 29
Festivals
Kodiak Crab Festival | Kodiak, AK | May 25-29
The five-day celebration Memorial Day weekend event is running over 50 years, and features parade, an arts and craft market and live music.
Matinee | Las Vegas, NV | May 26-29
Country’s largest gay dance festivals in Las Vegas
Lantern Floating HawaiʻI | Honolulu, HI | May 29, 2017
The one day festival captivates remembrance of loved ones who have passed away by blowing shell, floating lit lanterns, with the message of spiritual nourishment to soul.
The Boulder Creek Festival | Boulder, CO | May 27 – 29
Features lineup of over 500 vendors including arts, craft, food, beverages, live music, performances, carnivals, dance, and more for the whole family.
Granbury Memorial Day Veterans Celebration | Granbury , Tx | May 27-29
The old school, Elvis tribute, the 50s theme along with arts, crafts, and food.
Old South Gaylord Memorial Day Weekend | Denver, CO| May27-29
Patriot Military Family Foundation Patriot | Charlotte, NC | May 29
This annual festival salutes veterans by fundraising, 5K run/walk, and the festival includes live music performances, local food, and appearances from Charlotte sports team.
Klaq Balloonfest 2017 | El Pasco, TX | May 27- 29
The annual event held on Memorial Day Weekend for three days, featuring live music, family fun, and hot air balloons in El Paso, Texas. Guests can enjoy Water rides, local food and beverages, throughout the festival.
Find summer events happening in your city here!
By: Shab. Gh
