Make Memorial Day Weekend Memorable

May 17, 2021

Memorial Day Weekend is a time to pay respects to fallen soldiers who served to keep America the land of the free. It’s also considered the unofficial start of summer. There are activities, brunches, and fun attractions to enjoy over the long weekend in the Memorial District.

Begin the festivities with Friday Family Movie Night in the Square at Memorial City, where you can catch Toy Story 4 for free on the enormous 24'x14′ HDTV from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Head to the Plaza at CITYCENTRE from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for live music. Catch pop musician Jon David Finney on Friday, May 28; R&B musician Kameron Williams on Saturday, May 29; and Christian musician Zack Meeks on Sunday, May 30.

 

Looking for a budget-friendly activity? Take a bike tour scavenger hunt of the Memorial District to look for the patriotic art in UP Art Studio's Mini Murals project, such as local artist Joy Matheson’s mural at Memorial City. Similarly, you can hunt for art in the third annual Art @ CITYCENTRE. Because May is National Bike Month, you can find great deals on bike rides in the Memorial District.

 

Give back in honor of Memorial Day. Participate in one of Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center's two Memorial Day Weekend mobile blood drives. The first will be in the Plaza at CITYCENTRE from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 29. The second will be in the south parking lot of Memorial City near the food court entrance from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. At the latter, all donors will get a coupon for a free 8-ounce shaved ice. Plus, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will donate $5 to Wounded Warrior on each donor's behalf. Register in advance by contacting Carly Pappert at cpappert@giveblood.org, or visit commitforlife.org to sign up.

Many Memorial District restaurants will have delicious brunch specials over the Memorial Day Weekend. For example, enjoy the "Ultimate Brunch Buffet" at Churrascos until 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 30. Keep an eye out for updates on our Facebook page.

Then, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, celebrate with Memorial City's Remember and Honor event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a patriotic presentation of colors and a majestic flyover by the Commemorative Air Force. This event also includes a live band, face painting, balloon art, and much more!

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