Memorial Day weekend offers a nice break from the hectic work schedule people grind through on a daily basis.
This extended weekend is a welcome break for many people, as they take advantage of the holiday to relax as much as they can.
There are also other people who want to make use of the free time for other purposes such as doing things they simply do not have enough time for most of the year.
The one thing that is certain is that people will not be lacking for choices in terms of activities for this holiday weekend.
First and foremost, Memorial Day is about honoring those brave men and women who have paid the ultimate price for defending the United States.
As a way to honor those fallen soldiers, people can visit nearby national cemeteries and offer prayers. It’s a small gesture, but its one that lets the soldiers know that the things they did for the country will never be forgotten.
There are also military history museums that people can head to if they want to learn more about the heroic acts performed by the soldiers of years past.
One more option that will be available to people is to attend the National Memorial Day Parade. The parade will take place at Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C. on May 28, and it will go from 2 to 4 p.m.
For folks who won’t be in the Washington, D.C. area for Memorial Day, they can still catch the parade online, as it will be streamed live on YouTube and Military.com.
The parade will feature a “moving timeline of American military history” and also remind viewers of…
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