Here's a list of what's happening throughout metro Atlanta on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 -
Georgia's Largest Memorial Day Ceremony
Georgia’s largest Memorial Day ceremony will march onto the grounds of Roswell City Hall, Monday, May 27, in celebration and remembrance of those lost defending our country. Festivities include live music, exhibits and a special keynote speaker, and begin at 10 a.m. Read more here.
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'Freedom Isn't Free': Milton Celebrates Memorial Day
The city of Milton hosts its annual Memorial Day celebration on Monday, May 27, at Milton City Hall. The ceremony starts at 10 a.m. and features local veterans, color guards and more. According to the city's website, "retired U. S. Army Colonel and Georgia native Michael D. Steele, known to military and film buffs as a real-life character from the 1999 book and 2001 film 'Black Hawk Down,' will be the ceremony’s featured speaker.
City of Woodstock's Memorial Day Ceremony
The city of Woodstock hosts its Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 27, at 10 a.m. at the Park at City Center. Guests include Sen. Brandon Beach; State Rep. Michael Caldwell; keynote speaker John A. Forrest, Major, Marine Corps (RET); Woodstock’s Mayor Donnie Henriques; East Cobb New Horizons Concert Band; Etowah High School & Kings Academy JROTC Units and more. See accompanying PDF for more information.
Memorial Day Events at Kennesaw Mountain
In commemoration of Memorial Day, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is presenting various events to honor our nation’s fallen veterans. Highlights on Monday, May 27, include artillery demonstrations, Kennesaw Mountain High School's color guard and a moment of silence. Click here for more information.
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Ceremony at Marietta National Cemetery
For more than a half century now, a Memorial Day celebration at Marietta National Cemetery has those who served and gave their life for our country's freedom. On Saturday, May 25, at 8 a.m., Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and Brownies will place flags on each grave. On Monday, May 27, from noon to 1 p.m., a ceremony will feature patriotic music, posting of the colors, prayers, a gun salute and speakers.
Smyrna Memorial Day Ceremony and Cookout
Smyrna's Memorial Day activities include a memorial service, and a barbecue cookout open to the public on Monday, May 27, from 9 a.m. to noon. The ceremony takes place at the 20th Century Veterans Memorial, 2800 King St., with the cookout following at the Post 160 office. Read more here.
Piedmont Park is hosting the Atlanta Jazz Festival through Memorial Day
Audiences will experience the “Next Generation” of Jazz artists on the Main Stage and the Georgia Lottery International Stage. Musical performances will range from traditional and straight-ahead to Jazz flavored with the rhythmic sounds of India, Haiti, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Israel and France.
The annual Grant Park Pool Party is set from 2-4 pm on Monday.
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Salute to Veterans Memorial Day BBQ: Monday in Tucker. Annual Memorial Day BBQ hosted by the American Legion Post 207. Join us, 11am-4pm, for bbq pork, chicken, Brunswick stew, bbq beans & side dishes prepared by your local veterans and sons.
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Stone Mountain Park:
4:30 p.m. JJ Lawhorn Concert
5:30 p.m. Colt Ford Concert
7:10 p.m. Speaker Bryan Anderson
9:30 p.m. Lasershow Spectacular & Special Patriotic Fireworks Display
11 p.m. TAPS played on Memorial Lawn