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Memorial Day Events Around Atlanta

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Memorial Day honors members of the armed forces who lost their lives in service to the United States. The weekend leading into the federal holiday also represents the unofficial start of summer and is filled with events around Atlanta.

Memorial Day Open House

When: Thursday, May 22, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Veterans Resource Center (BioTech Quad)

The Veterans Resource Center will host an open house, offering visitors the opportunity to tour the facility, view the Walk of Honor display, and learn more about Georgia Tech’s military history.

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MomoCon

When: Thursday, May 22 – Sunday, May 25
Where: Georgia World Congress Center

Twenty years after the concept — then called Techwood Con — originated on the Georgia Tech campus, the event has become an Atlanta staple for fans of anime, video games, and comics, attracting over 50,000 visitors in 2024. The four-day event will feature panels, meet-and-greets, interactive workshops, and more in the exhibition hall of the Georgia World Congress Center.

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San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves

When: Friday, May 23 – Sunday, May 25
Where: Truist Park

Spend Memorial Day weekend enjoying America’s pastime as the Atlanta Braves host the San Diego Padres. Friday night’s matchup will feature a pregame presentation honoring each military branch and Medal of Honor recipients, and postgame fireworks.

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Atlanta Jazz Festival at Piedmont Park

When: Saturday, May 24 – Monday, May 26
Where: Piedmont Park

Fifteen artists will take the stage in Piedmont Park at the 48th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival. Hosted by the Atlanta mayor’s office, this celebration of music, culture, and the art of jazz is among the largest free jazz festivals in the country.

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Georgia Renaissance Festival

When: Saturday, May 24 – Monday, May 26
Where: 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road, Fairburn, GA 30213

The annual festival, set on 32 acres in Fairburn, Georgia, offers jousting tournaments, live music, and traditional fair food and drinks. With two weekends remaining, the festival will open its gates for the holiday. On Monday, all active and retired military get in free with ID, and tickets for accompanying family members will be discounted at the festival box office.

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Oakland Cemetery Veterans Tour

When: Sunday, May 25, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Where: Oakland Cemetery

This guided tour of the cemetery shares the stories of veterans from the Mexican-American War and the Korean War, exploring how “their service helps tell the history of the United States and our nation's relationship to the world.”

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Dr. Seuss’s 'The Cat in the Hat' at the Center for Puppetry Arts

When: Through Sunday, May 25, multiple showtimes
Where: Center for Puppetry Arts

The Center for Puppetry Arts gives audiences a chance to “see all your favorite moments from this literary classic come to life on stage.” Tickets include admission to the show and the Worlds of Puppetry Museum, and a Create-A-Puppet™ Workshop, where visitors can create a puppet based on a Dr. Seuss character.

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Alpharetta Symphony Presents: An Ode to America

When: Monday, May 26, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Brooke Street Park, Alpharetta, GA 30009

Commemorate Memorial Day with the Alpharetta Symphony as the group performs a patriotic setlist. Visitors are encouraged to bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic to the free show.

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As the unofficial start of summer, this weekend is filled with events around metro Atlanta.

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As the unofficial start of summer, this weekend is filled with events around metro Atlanta.

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As the unofficial start of summer, this weekend is filled with events around metro Atlanta.

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Tue, 05/20/2025 - 12:00

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Memorial Day Events Around Atlanta

admin — Tue, 21 May 2024 18:47:41 +0000

Memorial Day Events Around Atlanta admin Tue, 05/21/2024 - 14:47

In commemoration of Memorial Day — the federal holiday honoring armed forces members who have died in service to the United States — the Georgia Tech campus will close Monday, May 27. The weekend leading into the holiday also represents the unofficial start of summer and is packed with events around Atlanta.

Veterans Resource Center Open House

When: Thursday, May 23, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where: Veterans Resource Center (BioTech Quad)

Hosted by the Division of Arts, Belonging, and Community, the Veterans Resource Center open house is an opportunity to learn about the Institute’s military history, view the recently unveiled Walk of Honor, and honor fallen service members.

Those interested in attending should RSVP by May 22.

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Local Ceremonies

Communities throughout the metro area will hold Memorial Day ceremonies. Dates and times vary.

Acworth

Alpharetta

Hapeville

Norcross

Roswell

Woodstock

Georgia Renaissance Festival

When: Friday, May 24 – Monday, May 27

Where: 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road, Fairburn, GA 30213

Entering its final two weekends, the Georgia Renaissance Festival will open its gates for the holiday. On Monday, all active and retired military get in free with ID, and tickets for accompanying family members will be discounted at the festival box office. Set on 32 acres in Fairburn, Georgia, the festival offers jousting tournaments, live music, and traditional fair food and drinks.

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Atlanta Jazz Festival

When: Saturday, May 25 — Monday, May 27

Where: Piedmont Park

One of the largest free jazz festivals in the country, the 47th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival returns to Piedmont Park with 16 artists from around the world. The three-day celebration of jazz music, culture, and art is hosted by the City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs. Performances begin each day at 1 p.m. Along with music, the festival features an artist's market and local food and beverage vendors throughout the park.

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Memorial Day Tour: Oakland and World War I

When: Sunday, May 26, 10:30 a.m. – noon

Where: Oakland Cemetery, 248 Oakland Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

Over 500,000 Georgians registered for the Selective Service Act during World War I, and the state had more training camps than any other in the country. This tour will share the stories of soldiers and civilians buried at Oakland Cemetery.

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Memorial Day Family Canoe Day

When: Monday, May 27, 9 – 10:30 a.m.

Where: Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, GA 30075

As the temperatures rise, take part in this relaxing paddle on the Chattahoochee Nature Center’s Beaver Pond. The course is open to all, with canoe guides teaching paddling techniques and leading races and games to practice. All equipment is provided.

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Alpharetta Symphony Presents: An Ode to America

When: Monday, May 27, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Brooke Street Park, Alpharetta, GA 30009

Commemorate Memorial Day with the Alpharetta Symphony as the group performs “patriotic tunes and big band hits that celebrate the most American of music — jazz.” Visitors are encouraged to bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic to the show.

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Events around the city will commemorate the federal holiday on Monday, May 27.

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Events around the city will commemorate the federal holiday on Monday, May 27.

Summary

Events around the city will commemorate the federal holiday on Monday, May 27.

Dateline

Tue, 05/21/2024 - 12:00

steven.gagliano@gatech.edu

Contact

Steven Gagliano - Institute Communications

Associated importer

Keywords

memorial day

veterans resource center

memorial day weekend

News room topics

Campus and Community

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674842

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Tue, 05/21/2024 - 14:46