Memorial Day Weekend in Memphis

Memorial Day is a federal holiday designed to honor those who have died while serving in the U.S. Military. It falls each year on the last Monday in May. It is considered by many to be the unofficial start to summer. A lot of folks celebrate the holiday with cookouts, pool parties, and other outdoor activities. Below you will find some of the best events going on around town throughout Memorial Day Weekend. Whatever you choose to do, be sure to take a moment to remember those who have died for our freedoms.

• Memphis in May Sunset Symphony
  May 24, 2008
  2:00 p.m. -- 9:00 p.m.
  $8.00 per person
  The Sunset Symphony is the finale event for the Memphis in May International Festival. Pack a picnic and head down to the river and take in the sounds of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. In addition to selections from the festival's honored country, the orchestra will also perform patriotic favorites. There will also be a one hour air show in tribute to those who served during World War II.
• Shelby Forest Pool Opens
  May 24, 2008
  The Olympic-size pool(and babypool!) at Meeman-Shelby State Park opens annually on Memorial Day weekend for the summer. What a great way to kick off the summer!
• Redbirds Home Games
  May 24-26, 2008
  Times vary, see schedule
  There is nothing like taking in an all-American game of baseball on an all-American holiday like Memorial Day. The Redbirds will be taking on Nashville all weekend long at AutoZone Park. In honor of the holiday, there will be a fireworks show after Sunday night's game.
• Memorial Day Weekend at the Zoo
  The Memphis Zoo will be hosting a couple of special events this Memorial Day weekend. The first is Zoo Grass, a concert of live music that is included with regular zoo admission. The other is Kung Fu at the Zoo, which will include live martial arts demonstrations.
• National Cemetery Ceremony
  May 25, 2008
  2:00 p.m.
  The National Cemetery of Memphis will be holding a special ceremony in honor Memorial Day. The National Cemetery is located near Jackson and National at 3568 Townes Avenue.