A Memorial Day ceremony will be held at the North Carolina State Capitol, 1 E Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Monday, May 27, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The ceremony will feature music, a guest speaker, color guard and the placing of a wreath at the base of the Military Memorial Monument at the north end of the Capitol Building. We saw this event on Downtown Raleigh … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Ceremony at North Carolina State Capitol
Triangle Memorial Day
Memorial Day Observance in Garner
The Town of Garner's Memorial Day Observance will take place Monday, May 27, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., at the Garner Veterans Memorial in Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road, Garner. This annual observance honors those who died while serving our country in the armed forces. Guided tours of the Garner Veterans Memorial will be conducted before the event and after its conclusion. The event is … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Observance in Garner
Memorial Day Observance in Cary
The Town of Cary is presenting a Memorial Day Remembrance on Monday, May 27, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. Check back for confirmation on the location, but in 2023, it took place at Veterans Freedom Park, 1517 N Harrison Avenue, Cary. The event will honor those who have fallen while serving in the armed forces. … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Observance in Cary
Memorial Day Weekend events and deals in the Triangle 2024
Memorial Day 2024 in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas, will feature many events, both to commemorate our fallen military personnel, and to just celebrate the beginning of the summer. Memorial Day is Monday, May 27, 2024, and Memorial Day Weekend starts Friday, May 24. We will be adding freebies and discounts for military personnel as soon as they're announced. Also, please … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Weekend events and deals in the Triangle 2024
Krispy Kreme’s Doughnut Detour Deal for Memorial Day Weekend: $3.84 for dozen Original Glazed
Krispy Kreme is offering a special deal on Memorial Day Weekend. From May 24 to 27, 2024, if you buy any dozen doughnuts (or 16-count Minis) at regular price, get an Original Glazed dozen for just $3.84. Why $3.84? According to Krispy Kreme, a record 38.4 million Americans are expected to hit the road over Memorial Day Weekend. To order online for delivery or pick-up, use code ROADTRIP to … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme’s Doughnut Detour Deal for Memorial Day Weekend: $3.84 for dozen Original Glazed
An American Celebration: The Music of John Williams, with Triangle Wind Ensemble
The Triangle Wind Ensemble, conducted by Evan Feldman, is presenting An American Celebration: The Music of John Williams on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at 7 p.m., at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, North Carolina. Tickets are $13 and can be purchased in advance or at the gate. The concert features music of the American composer John Williams, and will be an excellent way to … [Read more...] about An American Celebration: The Music of John Williams, with Triangle Wind Ensemble
JAWSFest in Chapel Hill Memorial Day Weekend: music, movies, flea market, more
JAWSFest, a once-annual Memorial Day Weekend celebration, is returning to the Midway in downtown Chapel Hill, NC in 2024. It includes a flea market, live music, karaoke, a mechanical shark, a dunk tank, and, of course, Jaws on the big screen. There's a lot going on at different businesses, and it's a little bit hard to pin down online exactly everything that's happening, but if you go there, … [Read more...] about JAWSFest in Chapel Hill Memorial Day Weekend: music, movies, flea market, more
The American Soldier Through the Ages at Bennett Place Historic Site May 25
Bennett Place State Historic Site, at 4409 Bennett Memorial Road in Durham, is the site of a significant surrender of the south in the Civil War. It's always free to visit the visitor center and nature trails. Several special events take place at Bennett Place State Historic Site. Here is one of the upcoming events (Visit Bennett Place's website or Facebook page for all the events.) The … [Read more...] about The American Soldier Through the Ages at Bennett Place Historic Site May 25
Ace Hardware giving away one million flags for Memorial Day
Ace Hardware is giving away 1 million American flags for Memorial Day on Saturday, May 25, 2024. These are 8"x12" stick flags, suitable for placing on a grave, field, or garden as a tribute to a fallen serviceman or servicewomen. Before there was Memorial Day, there was Decoration Day. This observance started after the end of the Civil War. Communities would place flags, as well as flowers … [Read more...] about Ace Hardware giving away one million flags for Memorial Day
East Durham Block Party on Memorial Day Weekend
Durham Community Land Trustees is hosting The East Durham Block Party on Memorial Day Weekend. It will take place Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Guthrie Avenue and Lathrop Street, Durham, North Carolina. Enjoy music, food and community spirit. If you'd like to get involved or learn more, email info@dclt.org. … [Read more...] about East Durham Block Party on Memorial Day Weekend
