While planning for all of the summer events, make sure not to overlook all the great events around town for Memorial Day. Atlanta is stocked full of amazing tributes, parades, and family fun to kick off the summer.
Atlanta Memorial Day Events
Memorial Day Weekend at Stone Mountain Park
May 24-27
Stone Mountain Park
Stone Mountain Park Honors Our Troops and Their Families at Atlanta’s Largest Four-Day Memorial Weekend Event! Join us for a special salute to the troops with an extended fireworks finale following the NEW Music Across America Light Show! FOUR NIGHTS IN A ROW!
The Air National Guard Band of the South will perform during the evenings May 24 – 27 including a flag folding ceremony.
Military Discounts: Active duty, veterans, and retired military personnel will receive one free Attractions Ticket with a valid ID and will save up to 35% per person for immediate family members at the ticket plaza inside the park.
Atlanta Jazz Festival
May 25-27
Piedmont Park
Atlanta Jazz Festival is regarded as one of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the country. An annual celebration of the music, culture, and art of jazz begins in April and culminates each Memorial Day weekend, with an outdoor festival featuring jazz artists from all over the world.
The mission of the Atlanta Jazz Festival is to expose and entertain a diverse audience of Jazz aficionados, young Jazz enthusiasts, and aspiring musicians to the rich heritage and variety of Jazz as an authentic form of American music.
Atlanta Jazz Festival is produced by the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (www.ocaatlanta.com).
The Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra Presents – Ode to America
May 27
Brooke Street Park, Alpharetta
Each May, the Alpharetta Symphony offers a Memorial Day concert that is free and open to all. This year, they will honor our nation with a slate of patriotic tunes and big band hits that celebrate the most American of music – jazz. Join them for an evening in the park. Bring a blanket, some chairs, a picnic, and the whole family to enjoy music by the bandstand!
Atlanta Caribbean Carnival
May 25
Westside Park
The Carnival started in 2005 to promote a broader understanding and deeper appreciation for Caribbean culture by seeking the interest of Atlanta Caribbean carnival groups and using the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival as a vehicle for the promotion of Caribbean culture among the broader Metro Atlanta community.
Memorial Day Weekend at Callaway Gardens
May 24-26
Robin Lake at Callaway Gardens
Kick-start summer with an exciting weekend full of sun and surf during the 63rd annual Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament. Held exclusively on Memorial Day Weekend at Callaway Resort & Gardens, this elite competition is renowned as the world’s most prestigious watersports tournament. Grab a front-row seat on the shores of Robin Lake Beach to watch world-class athletes compete to become the next Masters Champions. The celebrations continue all weekend with beach activities for the whole family, fireworks, and more
Franklin Pond Chamber Music Competition
May 28
Spivey Hall – Clayton State University
Georgia’s most gifted young musicians will compete in the esteemed Franklin Pond Chamber Music Competition. The Franklin Pond Chamber Music Competition and Awards Concert are both free, family-friendly, and open to the public. The live final round of the Competition begins Sunday late morning, and the Awards Concert begins at 4 p.m.
Memorial Day Ceremony at Cauble Park
May 25
Cauble Park – Acworth
The ceremony to honor those who have given their lives in service to our country will be held on Saturday, May 25 at 10:00am. in Cauble Park at Patriots Point. Veterans and current servicemen will pay tribute to brave men and women who have fought and died for our nation. Engraved pavers dedicated to those who have served in our armed forces that have been purchased since the previous Veterans Day will be presented at the event.
Alpharetta Memorial Day Tribute
May 27
Alpharetta City Hall
The City of Alpharetta and the Rotary Club of Alpharetta will host a Memorial Day Tribute on Monday, May 27, 2024.
The program begins at 9:00am and will include:
- Invocation
- National Anthem
- Pledge of Allegiance
- KEYNOTE SPEAKER – GENERAL DALE ALFORD USMC (retired)
- “Taps”
Memorial Day Celebration at Veterans Monument
May 27
Peachtree Corners Town Center
A celebration to honor the veterans with speeches and music. More details will be released soon. Check their website for more information.
Memorial Day Remembrance at Thrasher Park
May 27
Thrasher Park – Norcross
Join us on Monday, May 27 as we honor and remember this sacrifice with special Memorial Day Remembrance that will occur in Thrasher Park from 11:30am – 1:00pm.
This event is a very special occasion where we have the opportunity, as a nation and community, to honor those fallen in the line of duty. Those who stood up to defend and protect us, and paid the ultimate sacrifice for it.
Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by Roswell Rotary
May 27
Roswell City Hall
The 25th Roswell Remembers Memorial Day Ceremony will be held Monday, May 27 at 11:00am at Roswell City Hall, 38 Hill Street.
This annual event brings together thousands of attendees, who have joined the Roswell Rotary Club and the City of Roswell to pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.
The grounds will open at 10:00am, featuring displays and music provided by the Roswell New Horizons Band. The program will include a military ceremony, the presentation of colors, Honor Guard, the singing of the national anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance, a POW/MIA tribute, and the solemn laying of the wreath.
Colonel Rick White, a Norcross native, will be the guest speaker.
At the conclusion of the program, a BBQ lunch featuring chicken and pork will be served on the premises. Tickets can be purchased on-site on the day of the ceremony.
Did we miss any Memorial Day events in your area? Let us know in the comments below!
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