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Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday in May.

Memorial Day 2021: 13 Facts To Know About History And Origin Of Holiday 05/31/21 AT 9:30 AM Memorial Day is finally here, but the federal holiday is way more than just the unofficial start of summer. With the arrival of warmer temperatures and marathon barbeques, it is easy to overlook the history of the important day. Each year, the last Monday in May is dedicated to honoring members of the military who lost their lives while serving the United States. Check out a few of these Memorial Day fa...

While Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer, it may actually feel like summer across the West while the Northeast will endure instead record cold temperatures and heavy rain.

Sacramento Magazine your username your email your username your email While Memorial Day is a time for remembrance and gratitude, it is also traditionally a time to spend with friends and family. This year’s holiday weekend will likely include all kinds of celebrations as we find ourselves transitioning gradually to some sort of normalcy with parties, barbecues, music and libations. If you are still looking for activities for the busy weekend, we’ve put together a list of events happening a...

Festa! Memorial Day Weekend Italian Festival Returns for 32nd Year While Memorial Day typically kicks off the summer season globally, here in the Hudson Valley, theres a yearly event that many look forward to that officially signals that summer is here. Presented by the Joe DiMaggio Lodge 2248 Sons and Daughters of Italy, the 32nd Annual Italian Festival will return to the East Fishkill Rec, 392 Rt-376, Hopewell Junction NY 12533 for Memorial Day weekend. Running Thursday May 27 6-10pm, Friday...

DEA / G. MERMETGetty Images While Memorial Day is certainly celebrated as a three-day weekend chowing down on the best grilled burgers, delicious picnic foods, and the start of some truly warm weather, the holiday is about so much more than a chance to finally wear a white t-shirt. Memorial Day (which lands on May 31 this year) is a solemn day meant to honor servicemen and women who lost their lives while serving in the Armed Forces. And while there are a slew of ways to honor their memories, ...