For many, Memorial Day means a cookout, a day at the beach or a surefire three-day weekend. It's widely considered the unofficial start of summer in the U.S. But the federal holiday is a day of ...

There are many upcoming events this Memorial Day weekend to honor and commemorate fallen heroes. May 24: Memorial Miles 5K-Lace up your running shoes for the Dick’s House of Sports Memorial Miles 5K ...

As the weather warms up and the days get longer, the urge to book a vacation is heating up too. And there’s no better way to start the summer than with easy-to-get-to Memorial Day weekend getaways. So ...

Summer officially begins on Friday, June 20, in 2025. But everyone knows that the real start to the season is, in fact, on Memorial Day. Landing on the last Monday in May, Memorial Day is a federal ...

Avoid flying out the Friday before Memorial Day because it's expected to draw big crowds. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click to or take an ...

One year, when I bought a children’s book to educate my young son on the meaning of Memorial Day, I was taken aback by its suggestion that the holiday is simply a day to remember all who have died -- ...

Do you know the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day? Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, is a solemn day of remembrance for those who died in military service. Veterans Day, ...