{"id":2390,"date":"2016-05-25T13:56:55","date_gmt":"2016-05-25T17:56:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sienaplace.com\/blog\/?p=2390"},"modified":"2020-02-13T11:30:33","modified_gmt":"2020-02-13T16:30:33","slug":"memorial-day-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.juddbuilders.com\/juddbuildersblog\/2016\/05\/25\/memorial-day-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Memorial Day Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and serves as a special time we can honor the men and women of the military, both past and present.\u00a0How will you celebrate this weekend? Here are some ideas to get you started:<\/em><\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Opens Friday, May 27, 2016<\/p>\n

For a second year, the area will transform into a warm-weather haunt with an outdoor roller rink and \u2014 new this year \u2014 a nine-hole mini-golf course and urban beach lounge.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Memorial Day Weekend at the National Constitution Center<\/strong><\/p>\n

May 28-30, 2016<\/p>\n

Throughout the weekend visitors can participate in flag ceremonies when the museum opens and closes each day, enjoy a family-friendly concert, themed crafts, a thank-a-vet letter station, giant flag folding lessons and much more. Free admission on Monday, May 30.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Philly POPS Memorial Day Salute<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, May 28, 2016
\nThe Philly POPS will perform Philly\u2019s first major Memorial Day concert this year at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets range from $15 to $25 for most, but free tickets are available for military members and first-responders.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Independence National Historical Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

May 28-30, 2016
\nIndependence National Historical Park will be honoring the nation\u2019s veterans throughout Memorial Day weekend. Enjoy special tours, history lessons and more.<\/p>\n

5. Franklin Flea at Reading Terminal Market<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, May 28, 2016
\nBrowse handmade and vintage items from dozens of vendors at Franklin Flea.\u00a0The expansive outdoor market is known for a wide array of vintage goods, handcrafted items, jewelry, artisanal food, furniture and much more.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0Service at Laurel Hill Cemetery<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday, May 29, 2016
\nIn 1868, Laurel Hill Cemetery was the site of the first Memorial Day Observance in Philadelphia. This year, the cemetery is honoring its past with a Decoration Day Service with the General Meade Society. Guests are invited to gather around the General George Gordon Meade\u2019s burial site for a service that honors all fallen veterans with wreath-laying, speeches and more.<\/p>\n

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