Memorial Day Weekend: 10 Ways to Celebrate the Holiday in Gwinnett

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Looking for something to do this weekend in and around Gwinnett?

Here are a 10 Memorial Day Weekend suggestions from Explore Gwinnett. (See more events in the attachment below)

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May 22

NORCROSS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

THRASHER PARK

Norcross Live concert: The Rupert’s Orchestra. Bring chairs and blankets.

7:30-9:30pm Free 678-421-2025 www.aplacetoimagine.com

May 22

RED, WHITE, BLUEGRASS & BACH

TOWN CENTER PARK

Suwanee

Join the City of Suwanee in our annual Salute to Patriotism – this time with a twist featuring Bluegrass & Bach music. Fun for the whole family! 7pm-9:30pm

Free 770-945-8996 www.suwanee.com

May 22

MOONLIGHT MOVIE IN THE PARK

LILBURN CITY PARK

Lilburn

“Paddington” will be shown on the big screen, so bring your family and friends for a wonderful evening together.

8pm Free 770-638-2225 www.facebook.com/cityoflilburn

May 23

MOVIES UNDER THE STARS

MALL OF GEORGIA – THE VILLAGE AMPHITHEATER

Buford

Dave Boyd and the Smugglers will take stage from 6:30pm-8:30pm and “The Book of Life” will be on shown on a 35 foot big screen starting at dusk around 9pm. Free 678-482-8788 www.facebook.com/MallofGA

May 23-25

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND – SALUTE THE TROOPS

STONE MOUNTAIN PARK

Stone Mountain All active and retired military personnel will receive one FREE adventure pass with a valid ID and will save up to 30% off per person and 20% off food and merchandise. $21.95+ per person (adult or child) Park Hours

$10 vehicle entry 770-498-5690 www.stonemountainpark.com

May 24

PRE-MEMORIAL DAY

HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K LENORA PARK

Snellville

7:30am

$70 http://www.deborahmontgomeryracing.com/

May 25

MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION

THRASHER PARK

Norcross

Greater Atlanta Christian School jazz band will kick off our celebration, followed by the cool sounds of the Steve Dwiggins Band and yummy hot dogs will be served by the local Masons.

11am-1:30pm Free 770-448-2122 www.aplacetoimagine.com

May 25

DACULA MEMORIAL DAY FESTIVAL

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DACULA

Dacula

Bring the family and enjoy the parade, pageant and the fabulous arts/crafts and music festival.

10am Free 770-339-1593

May 25

22ND ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY 5K/FUN RUN

DOWNTOWN DACULA

Dacula

6:45am registration, 7:45am fun run, 8:30am race $15-$20 www.walkjogrun.net/events/running/DACULA-MEMORIAL-DAY-5K-and-FUN-RUN/aid-2aa36217-8a7f-4e2c-9632-24f104ea26c3

May 25

MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY IN HONOR OF GWINNETT MILITARY HEROES

FALLEN HEROES MEMORIAL, GWINNETT JUSTICE & ADMINISTRATION CENTER

Lawrenceville

This annual event honors our county’s military heroes and public service personnel. 1pm Free