Memorial Day Weekend Celebrations in Denver, Colorado

Memorial Day Weekend Celebrations in Denver,Colorado

Memorial Day commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service.  Many people observe this holiday by visiting cemetaries and memorials of loved ones.  In addition to remembrance, Memorial Day is also used as a time for picnics, barbeques, and family gatherings. It's known as an "unofficial" beginning to Summer activities.  Some celebrations to participate in this coming weekend are:

• Denver's Annual Memorial Day Pararde is being held in Downtown Denver on Saturday May 23rd, at 10 a.m.  Come see hundreds of veterans march in the parade to honor America's soldiers.
• Also in Downtown this weekend, you will find the 11th Annual Downtown Denver Arts Festival.  Come out to see hundreds of fine art and fine craft exhibits by Colorado's best artists.  This event is held at the Denver Pavilions. 
• If anyone in your family is interested in dinosaurs or flowers, make sure to visit Jurassic Gardens-Evolution and Extinction at Denver Botanic Gardens. This is a unique exhibit showcasing several prehistoric creatures displayed in gardens of prehistoric plants and their modern relatives.  This exhibit is in town through September 30, 2009.
• The 30th Annual Old South Gaylord Memorial Day Weekend Festival will be held this weekend.  This is a Free family oriented festival that is fun for all ages.  Enjoy music, games, food and over 75 vendors at this celebration.
• And if you live in Denver's luxury apartments, The Breakers Resort, you can enjoy our annual Summer Kick Off Party on Saturday, May 23rd!  Come out and enjoy a live band by the pool, a free BBQ with hamburgers & hotdogs, there will be free ice cream and popsicles.  If the weather permits, there will also be paddle boats, canoes, or sail boats for residents to use on the exclusive 60-acre lake.  You can also cheer on contestants in our volleyball tournament on Sunday, May 24th.

Get out and enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend and give thanks to those who fought for our country.

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The Breakers Resort Denver Luxury Apartments and Townhomes. May 18th, 2009. Information subject to change but deemed accurate at the time of the posting. "Memorial Day Weekend Celebrations in Denver, Colorado".