Things To Do In Dallas On Memorial Day Weekend

DALLAS, TX — Although the official beginning of the summer season is nearly a month away, Memorial Day is considered by many as the start of summer vacation.

As schools reach the end of the school year and temperatures continue to climb, this weekend will definitely feel summery to Dallasites.

And if you're looking for a fun way to celebrate the beginning of summertime, look no further than our events roundup.

Below, you'll find a listing of several fun things happening in Dallas this Memorial Day weekend. To have your event added to our calendar, email Dallas@Patch.com or post it directly on Patch's calendar.

Brew-BQ at Deep Ellum Brewing Co.

Show up Sunday, May 27, to enjoy a day of BBQ, beer, music, games and community. BBQ provided by BBQ by Triple G Group

• Sunday, May 27
• 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Live music performances by:

• Somebody's Darling
• Matt Tedder
• Atlantis Aquarius

Dallas Symphony Orchestra's Memorial Day Concert and Fireworks Display

Enjoy a fun and entertaining night in a relaxed atmosphere that is free and open to the public.

• Flag Pole Hill
• Monday, May 28
• Activities begin at 6:30 p.m.

Donut & Beer Pairing Flight

• May 27, 2018
• Doors open at 11:00 a.m.
• LUCK at Trinity Groves
  • 3011 Gulden Ln #112
  • Dallas TX 75212

Take in the unique pairings of donuts and four brews from North Texas Craft Breweries.

Note: A ticket purchase does not reserve you an immediate seat, just donuts and beers, but we will do our best to get you seated as quickly as possible as the restaurant will still be open to the public.

Memorial Day Program at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery

• 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway
• Dallas, TX 75211
• Ceremony: May 28 at 11:00 a.m.

Grand Prairie Memorial Day Observance

• Date: Monday, May 28, 2018
• Time: Gather at 9:30 a.m. and the ceremony will begin at 10 a.m.

The event will feature a fly over of AT-6 vintage airplanes, guest speaker Commissioned Officer Corps Commander Donna M. Johnson of the U.S. Navy, and a 21-gun salute. In addition, a 53 pound brass bell conceived and purchased by Grand Prairie chapter 1013 of the Vietnam Veterans of America will be dedicated to honor all Veterans with a special commitment to Grand Prairie Veterans who lost their lives during active service. A flag retirement ceremony will be held immediately following the ceremony.

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