Memorial Day Activities

On Memorial Day, there are a lot of Memorial Day activities that take place. On this day, the families collect and have picnics and there are also a lot of sporting events that are organized.

Memorial Day is also considered as the unofficial start of summer. The 10 ideas below are for people and families everywhere to ensure that Memorial Day are not only fun and enjoyable, but also meaningful :
  • Significance of Holiday: Most significantly, take at least 30 minutes and think about, learn more about, talk about, and express gratitude for the significance of this holiday.
  • Flags: Display flags, and ideally at half-staff. Have a flag ceremony, and learn about the importance and history of the flag.
  • Attend Holiday Events: Attend the Memorial Day Parades, Community Events, Readings, or the Performances and Celebrations for that day.
  • Honor at Cemeteries: Visit a local cemetery and honor family members or military men/women who have passed away.
  • Visit D.C.: Experience Memorial Day at the National Memorials in our nation's capital, Washington D.C.
  • Holiday History & Stories: In preparation for the holiday, gather significant family stories, well-known historical stories/events, quotes, poems, songs, stories - and just spend a few minutes remembering and honoring those who gave their lives for your freedoms.
  • Historical Spots: Go and visit a historical spot, a military base, a military graveyard, a battlefield, or museum.
  • Honor Those Still Living: Spend part of the day with a grandparent, older aunt/uncle, or even a close elderly friend or neighbor. Share a meal, play games, and spend time with them to honor and thank them.
  • Have Some Fun: Additionally to giving the proper respect and honor to this date and these hero's, spend time as a family.

Memorial Day Parade

National Memorial Day Parade is an event for the entire country a major parade which seeks to draw the attention of Americans to the real meaning for the holiday: honoring those who have served, and died, to preserve our liberties. The National Memorial Day Parade, presented by the American Veterans Center, is held annually in Washington DC, and is an opportunity for thousands of patriotic Americans to come together and honor those who have sacrificed so much in service to our country. The event celebrates all those who have served in uniform from the American Revolution to Operation Iraqi Freedom, and seeks to educate the public about the meaning of this hallowed day.