Memorial Weekend in Denver is about to kick off! This American holiday is observed on the last Monday of May each year in honor of the men and women who passed while serving in the military. An honored day, indeed.

Memorial Day Traditions

Cities across the United States often host military-inspired parades and celebrations. Additionally, Amerians place memorials inside cemeteries and wear red poppies in remembrance of fallen soldiers.

Did you know?

At 3:00pm on Memorial Day each year there is a moment of remembrance that takes place?

Others use Memorial Day as a much-needed three day weekend from work and to celebrate the unofficial beginning of summer. Parties, barbeques and lake time often top the list of things to do.

Memorial Weekend in Denver

There’s a little something for everyone over Denver Memorial Day Weekend 2019! Whether you’re celebrating the lives of loved ones lost or you're just ready to kick of the summer, we hope you have a safe holiday!

Here are three local events to keep you busy!

Annual Memorial Day Veterans Tour at Fairmount Cemetery

Sunday, May 26th, 2019
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Put on by the Fairmount Heritage Foundation, the Memorial Day Veterans Tour honors the veterans interred into the Fairmount Cemetery. This historical tour brings light to highly decorated soldiers like Lt Francis B. Lowry and General Orlando Ward.

2019 Rocky Mountain Pinball Showdown

Saturday, May 25th - May 27th, 2019
www.pinballshowdown.com

You read that right. It’s a pinball showdown! This weekend-full festival takes place at the Denver Marriott Tech Center and has every kind of activity you could dream up, all centered around the game we all know and love, pinball.

You want to play in a tournament? Go for it. Want to play pinball trivia? Do it. Want to see special guests from far, far away galaxies? Now’s your chance.

40th Annual South Gaylord Street Festival Series

Saturday, May 25th - May 27th, 2019
www.oldsouthgaylord.com

Historic South Gaylord Street is a quaint little area featuring amazing restaurants, local shops and other community events.

The Kickoff to Summer Memorial Weekend Festival features all of these things we love and know so well! Food, drinks, rides and live music - yes, please!

Denver Day of Rock

Saturday, May 25th, 2019

The Denver Day of Rock is a music festival presented by Amp the Cause, a non-profit improving the lives of families through entertainment and community service projects.

This annual one-day music festival is free and has five stages of live music all day long! By uniting the community, the Denver Day of Rock aims to raise money for Amp the Cause!

Whether you’re marching in a parade or manning the grill at home, Memorial Weekend in Denver is a hit either way. Take some time to celebrate the veterans we’ve lost along the way, but get in a little R&R too. What are some events you’re going to this weekend?