The first long weekend of the summer of 2022 is almost here. It is the perfect time to enjoy a long weekend with your family while commemorating the sacrifices of the men and women that have kept our country safe.
There are plenty of Memorial Day celebrations around Boston and if you are asking ‘What are some memorial day events near me?’ we have you covered.
Whether you are looking forward to some live music, score free admission at museums, or enjoy bbq, there are a number of things to do on Memorial Day weekend in Boston. Here are some fun Memorial Day events to help you make the most of your long weekend!
Memorial Day 2022 Events in Boston – Friday, May 27, 2022
Garden of Flags for Military Heroes on the Boston Common 2022
It’s the signature community-building event! Since 2010, hundreds of volunteers have created a majestic garden of flags on Boston Common for Memorial Day weekend. Each of the 37,000+ flags we plant every year at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument represents every brave Massachusetts service member who gave his or her life defending our country since the Revolutionary War. The completed garden is a breathtaking tribute to the true meaning of Memorial Day and a powerful message of community support to the families of these fallen heroes that their sacrifices will never be forgotten.
When: Thursday – Monday, May 26-30, 2022
Where: 115 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, United States
How Much: Free
Boston Calling returns Memorial Day Weekend 2022
Boston Calling returns Memorial Day Weekend 2022 featuring Nine Inch Nails, Metallica, The Strokes, Weezer, Glass Animals, and many more. Tickets available now https://bit.ly/33XzvCP
When: Friday – Sunday, May 27-29, 2022
Where: 65 North Harvard St. Allston, MA 021341
How Much: Free
Memorial Day 2022 Events in Boston – Saturday, May 28, 2022
Memorial Day Veteran’s Appreciation Weekend
May 28 – 30, 2022, active duty military and veterans and their families enjoy 50% off of admission with valid id. Good for in-person purchases only.
When: Saturday – Monday, May 28 – 30, 2022 from 10 am – 6 pm
Where: 115 Derby Street Salem, MA 01970 United States
How Much: Free
30th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Craft Festival
The Scenic Mill Falls Marketplace in Meredith, NH, will once again come alive with color, flavor, and music for the 30th Annual Memorial Weekend Craft Festival on May 28, 20 & 30 (Memorial Day).
When: Saturday, May 28, 2022
Where: 312 Daniel Webster Hwy, Meredith, NH 03253, USA
How Much: Free
Memorial Day 2022 Events in Boston – Monday, May 30, 2022
Memorial Day Open House
Join in for the annual Memorial Day Open House. This year, the MFA offers free admission—including access to the special exhibition “Turner’s Modern World”—for Massachusetts residents. Celebrate the holiday with art and community!
When: Monday, May 30, 2022 from 10 am – 5 pm
Where: 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, United States
How Much: Free
Sudbury Memorial Day Parade 2022
The Sudbury Memorial Day festivities begin early in the morning on May 30 with a salute at the Revolutionary War cemetery behind town hall. The parade will step off around 9:30 a.m. and travel to several war memorials around town before returning to Grinnell Park for a ceremony at 11 a.m. The Sudbury Memorial Day Parade, Ceremonies, and Program is held on the last Monday in May. Sudbury has formally honored its war dead for more than 100 years. The parade and ceremonies honor veterans of all wars that involved Sudbury residents starting with King Philip’s War in 1676.
When: Monday, May 30, 2022 from 9:30 am – 11:00 am.
Where: Sudbury Town Center, Sudbury, MA, 01776
How Much: Free
Town Of Medway Memorial Day Parade
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Medway will once again have a parade leading up to their annual Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 30. All Medway Veterans of WWII will be honored as Grand Marshall & banners will be hung for each fallen hero along Holliston St. The parade will end with a ceremony at Matondi Square.
When: Monday, May 30, from 10:00 am
Where: Holliston St Medway, MA 02053, USA
How Much: Free
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