2015 Memorial Day Events In Philadelphia And The Suburbs
Formerly known as "Decoration Day," Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday in May and honors all of the Americans who have lost their lives in military service to this country. Unofficially, it also marks the start of summer. Here are some Memorial Day events happening in the City of Brotherly Love.
Chaddsford Winery's Memorial Day Beach Bash Chaddsford Winery
632 Baltimore Pk
Chadds Ford, Pa.
www.chaddsford.com
Date: May 22 - 25
Celebrate Memorial Day at Chaddsford Winery with four days of fun including daily concerts, ice cream and food trucks and plenty of wine.
Hang Free
Fairmount Park
Just after the Strawberry Mansion Bridge (ID-able by neon lights underneath) on the left side
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.hangfree.org
Date: May 25
The first Hang Free party of 2015 kicks off this Memorial Day, featuring multiple DJs and the beauty of Fairmount Park. Grab your friends and fam, a blanket and a picnic, and stop by the all-afternoon celebration.
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Memorial Day Barbecue at Sesame Place
100 Sesame Rd
Langhorne, Pa.
www.sesameplace.com
Date: May 25
Hang out with Big Bird and friends at Sesame Place's annual Memorial Day barbecue. From a balloon race to climbing the Cookie Mountain, the activities are endless, and the evening is capped off with a fireworks show.
Memorial Day Parade, Service and Reception at Laurel Hill Cemetery
3822 Ridge Ave.
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org
Date: May 24
Historic Laurel Hill Cemetery, which houses the grave of Battle of Gettysburg war hero General George Gordon Meade, will offer a memorial service on May 24th at noon. The event includes a wreath-laying, speeches and honor guards. A reception will follow with beer and light lunch refreshments.
Memorial Day Weekend
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.constitutioncenter.org
Date: May 23–25
Spend part of your Memorial Day weekend at the National Constitution Center! Special programs to honor those who fought for our nation's Constitution include "How a Nation Remembers," a show examining U.S. memorial landmarks, and a "Founding Fathers, Founding Documents" tour. Activities including flag ceremonies, flag etiquette workshops and arts and crafts are also on the schedule.
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Pay-What-You-Wish at the National Liberty Museum
321 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.libertymuseum.org
Date: May 25
It's pay-what-you-want at the Liberty Museum in honor of Memorial Day, where you can also decorate a medal of honor for the sacrifices of our troops.
Spruce Street Harbor Park Grand Opening
121 N Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.delwareriverwaterfront.com
Date: May 22
Roller skating. A bike share station. Franklin Fountain ice cream and Federal Donuts. While it's not an official Memorial Day event, the grand opening of the Spruce Street Harbor Park is a big deal for Philadelphians. Starting today, you're free to head over all summer for everything from dining and drinking and live music to lawn games and the afore-mentioned roller skating.
Washington Crossing Memorial Day Observance
355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road
Titusville, NJ
www.state.nj.us
Date: May 24 at 1 p.m.
Historic Washington Crossing Park is hosting a Memorial Day ceremony at the graves of Colonial soldiers. War re-enactors, drum and fife corps, a color guard and more will gather for the event, which includes placing American flags on the soldiers' graves.
