Memorial Day Weekend Celebrations to Know About

With Memorial Day coming up on May 31, there are many community events occurring all over New England to celebrate and honor soldiers who lost their lives while serving in the armed forces. Below is a list of events for individuals, families and anyone wanting to do something special this Memorial Day Weekend.

• Memorial Day Flag Garden on the Boston Common | May 27-31

https://www.bostonusa.com/event/memorial-day-flag-garden-on-boston-common/67327/

• Memorial Day Parade in Old Orchard Beach, ME | May 31, 1pm

  https://www.oobmaine.com/home/events/46941 

• Boston’s Run to Remember virtual race | May 30 - Sept. 11

  1. 5 mile or half marathon

  2. More info: https://rove.me/to/boston/memorial-day-weekend 

  3. Register: https://www.bostonsruntoremember.org/copy-of-virtual-race 

• Westport Memorial Day Parade, CT | May 31, 9am

  1. This years parade float theme is Honoring Women Veterans 

  2. https://m.facebook.com/events/302072411631260 

• Memorial Day Family FUN-raiser, Fairfield, CT | May 31, 11am - 2pm

  1. Free community event with food trucks, family activities, games

  2. Donations go to Sticks for Soldiers

  3. https://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/calendar/event/20210531/1043240/memorial-day-family-fun-raiser 

• NASWA Resort/ NazBar & Grill, Laconia, NH | May 29-31

  1. Live entertainment all weekend and celebration for those who served our country

  2. https://stayhappening.com/e/memorial-day-weekend-E2ISTMJO700 

• Normandy Farms family camping resort, Foxborough, Memorial Day weekend activities | May 28-31

  1. Need to be registered camping guests to participate

  2. Volleyball tournament, fishing tournament, bingo, relay races etc. 

  3. https://www.normandyfarms.com/event/memorial-day-weekend-5/?instance_id=857