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Memorial Day is a day when people take time out to remember America's fallen heroes. There are a number of events taking place around the New Orleans Metro Area to mark the holiday and fun activities to celebrate with the family.
Museums & Ceremonies
National World War II Museum
Open daily from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
The museum is also honoring military service members on MONDAY, MAY 27 with a Memorial Day Commemoration.
The free event will feature a performance by the Victory Belles and the American Legion Post 377 band. The ceremony starts at 11 a.m. and ends at noon.
Learn more here.
Jefferson Parish Memorial Day Ceremony
FRIDAY MAY 24
The ceremony will happen inside of Lakeside Mall under the Veterans Skylight.
The event starts at 10 a.m. and will also be streamed live on Facebook at JeffersonParishGov.
Learn more here.
Festivals/Concerts
Doug E. Fresh & DJ Kool performing live at the Mahalia Jackson Theater
FRIDAY MAY 24
A huge concert with Doug E. Fresh, DJ Kool and a handful of Nola rap artists are kicking off Memorial Day weekend with a concert at the Mahalia Jackson Theater.
Also performing will be Partners N Crime, Choppa Style, Hot Boy Ronald and Assata Renay, with sounds by DJ Swag Ready. The night will be emceed by Rude Jude.
Buy tickets here.
Funky 544 & Chicken on the Bone Memorial Day Weekend Bash
FRIDAY MAY 24 - SUNDAY MAY 26
Enjoy music and live music with Chicken on the Bone band at 544 Bourbon Street for the weekend to celebrate, sing and dance.
The event is free and starts at 2 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Find out more here.
Treme 7th Ward "Under the Bridge" Festival 2024
SATURDAY MAY 25 - SUNDAY MAY 26
Grab the family and get ready for music, food and art at the Treme 7th Ward Festival. Along St. Ann and St. Philip there will be a handful of musical performances featuring the Treme Brass Brand, Kermit Ruffins, Earth Angels, Corey Henry and more.
The Original Treme Baby Dolls, Original Big Seven Social Aid & Pleasure Club and the Black Masking Indians will make a special appearance.
Registration is free. Sign up here.
Big Freedia performing Live at Toulouse Theatre
SUNDAY MAY 26
The Queen Diva Big Freedia will be live at the Toulouse Theatre during Memorial Weekend. The special event will also feature performances by Sweet Crude, SaxKixAve and Jelly Joseph.
Purchase tickets here.
2024 Greek Festival
FRIDAY MAY 24 - SUNDAY MAY 26
The 49th annual Greek Festival kicks off Memorial Day weekend. The 3-day festival has multiple events with a Greek Festival Run/Walk Race, hellenic dancers and Cathedral tours.
Learn more here.
Pool & Boat Parties
Rock the Boat All White Boat Ride on the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen
SATURDAY MAY 25
All aboard for the 10th annual All White Boat Ride on the Creole Queen. Tickets start at $49.99.
Learn more and buy tickets here.
Hash Cabbage & Zoomst Memorial Weekend Pool Bash
SUNDAY MAY 26
Enjoy live music at the Drifter Hotel with a poolside performance by Hash Cabbage and Zoomst.
Tickets start at $15. Buy tickets here.
Memorial Weekend Splash with Legatron Prime at the Virgin Hotel
SUNDAY MAY 26
Dive into Memorial Day weekend in style at the Virgin Hotel. The exclusive pool party will feature sounds by Legatron Prime.
Admission is free, reserve a spot here.
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