From the smell of barbecue enveloping the neighborhood to the sights and sounds of an outdoor jazz festival, there’s a lot to get excited about this Memorial Day. The holiday falls on Monday, May 30 and Atlanta is offering a variety of ways to honor the military and its veterans. Whether you’re looking for a somber service to honor your loved one or a lighthearted cap to your week, we’ve got you covered with activities hosted throughout Atlanta this Memorial Day weekend.
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Explore rows and rows of arts and craft vendors at the Alpharetta Arts Streetfest on Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29. With over 100 artists exhibiting at the outdoor gallery, guests can be sure there will be some diamonds in the rough.
Unable to attend the festival in-person? No worries, there will be an online marketplace featuring work by all the exhibiting artists open from Saturday, May 21 to Saturday, June 4. Check the website for an updated link to the shop as the date approaches.
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Celebrate Carnival and Caribbean culture with this colorful, music-filled event. On Saturday, May 28 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., there will be a stellar lineup of music acts performing in Central Park. Come dressed for the occasion!
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Enjoy free jazz music all Memorial Day weekend long in Piedmont Park from Saturday, May 28 to Monday, May 30 at Atlanta Jazz Festival. Leading up to the event, the Atlanta Jazz Festival is hosting jazz events around town from May 1 to May 31. View the full lineup here.
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Run for the military members who have given their lives for this country. Head to Old Historic Fourth Ward Park on Monday, May 30 at 10 a.m. to run a 5K with proceeds going to fund an entertainment production for the US Military South Com. The final mile is called the Soldiers Final Mile and race times from this segment will be scored competitively. Registration can be done here.
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Enjoy fine wines, tasty cuisine and fabulous live bands on Saturday, May 28 at the Atlanta R&B Wine, Food & Music Festival. There will be wine tastings, wine courses to observe and of course a souvenir wine glass to take home. All visitors must be 21 years old and above to attend. Tickets can be purchased here.
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Honor military members who have fallen while serving our country at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 28 at Cauble Park’s Patriot Point. Military members both active and retired will be honored.
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Who says fireworks are reserved solely for the Fourth of July? Check out four days of laser shows and fireworks at Stone Mountain Park in honor of Memorial Day from Friday, May 27 through Monday, May 30. Tickets can be purchased here.
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