ST. LOUIS — Memorial Day is a federal holiday honoring men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the U.S. Military. It also has morphed into a celebration of sorts, marking the first day of the unofficial kick-off to summer. With the long weekend ahead, here are some local events to enjoy while honoring our fallen soldiers.
Ceremonies:
Memorial Day Ceremony, at James J Eagan Center, May 29, Florissant, Mo.
2023 Memorial Day Flag Service, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, May 28, Mehlville, Mo.
Memorial Day Ceremony and Family Picnic, St. Charles Memorial Gardens, May 28, St. Charles, Mo.
Memorial Day Ceremony, Vlasis Park, May 29, Ballwin, Mo.
Manchester Memorial Day Ceremony, Margaret Stoecker Park, Ballwin, Mo.
Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony, Margaret Stoecker Park, May 29, Manchester, Mo.
Memorial Day at Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, May 29, St. Louis, Mo.
Memorial Day Program at Veterans Tribute Park, May 29, Weldon Spring, Mo.
Union Annual Memorial Day Parade, May 29, Union, Mo.
O’Fallon Veterans Memorial Walk, May 30, O’Fallon, Mo.
Events:
1st annual Crawfish eating contest, May 27, Manchester, Mo.
Memorial Day Weekend at the Longshot Tiki Bar, live music, May 27, Portage Des Sioux, Mo.
The Charlack Pub’s Customer Appreciation Day BBQ, Free BBQ, May 27, Charlack, Mo.
Memorial Day Weekend Pop-up shop, May 27, Florissant, Mo.
Memorial Day Weekend Live Music, May 26 to May 30, Soulard, Mo.
River Ride meet up, May 28, St. Charles, Mo.
Pointfest, May 27, Maryland Heights, Mo.
Family Friendly:
St. Louis County Greek Festival, May 26 to 29, Town and County Mo.
2023 University City Memorial Day run, May 29, University City, Mo.
Missouri River Irish Fest, May 27, St. Charles, Mo.
St. Louis African Arts Festival, May 27 to 29, Forest Park.
Animals R Us Petting Zoo, May 27 to 29, Union Station.
Memorial Day weekend: service members get in free, May 26 to 29, City Museum.
Gateway Legends at Ballpark Village, May 26, St. Louis.
Memorial Parade in High Ridge, May 27, High Ridge.