Top 10 Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day
Jonathon Andrews
Memorial Day is quickly approaching! This year Memorial Day falls on May 29th. Here are 10 different activities to enjoy during the holiday weekend.
1. Did you know there is an annual National Memorial Day Concert? This year it airs on PBS on Sunday, May 28th at 8pm.
2. If you’re feeling especially grateful for all the sacrifices the members of the military have made for us, you can put together a care package to send to an active member.
3. A simple way to show appreciation for our troops is to adorn your house with red, white and blue decorations.
4. Spend the long weekend discovering somewhere you’ve never been before, perhaps a small town. Many small towns have parades or other events to celebrate the holiday.
5. If you enjoy baking you can make a patriotic batch of cookies or cupcakes for you and your loved ones to enjoy.
6. If you enjoy hiking, you can go for a hike in your local National Park.
7. Another way of commemorating Memorial Day is to take a trip to the local cemetery with a handful of change. If you see a grave of a fallen soldier you can leave a penny or nickel on the headstone, so their family can see you were there. If you served with the deceased you can leave a nickel on top of the headstone, otherwise leave a penny.
8. Depending on the weather, you could have a cookout with your loved ones.
9. Memorial Day is also a great time to start roasting s’mores.
10. If you really want to get a head start on summer and the nice weather, you can take the family to the beach for the day.
Interested in other ways to celebrate Memorial Day? Check out our sources below!
https://www.bhg.com/holidays/july-4th/traditions/fun-ideas-for-memorial-day/
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/g27455860/memorial-day-activities/
