Get To Know Your City: Memorial Day edition

May 23, 2025

Deeandra Michel,

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Memorial Day at the Museum of Waxhaws | | 8215 Waxhaw Hwy May 26th 10 a.m. – 3p.m.

Free admission and for all military and children
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Huntersville Memorial Day Ceremony | 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd.

The Town of Huntersville and American Legion Post 321 celebrate the 24th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony taking place at Veterans Park on Monday, May 26, 2025. The ceremony will begin at 11 am. This event is FREE to the public.
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Cornelius Memorial Day Program | Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave.

Each Memorial Day, the Town and American Legion Post 86 invite everyone to honor our nation’s servicemen and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
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Fort Mill Memorial Day Ceremony | 5/26 10 a.m. | Unity Cemetery303 Tom Hall St.
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Kannapolis Memorial Day Ceremony | 5/24 – 5/26 | Veterans Park at 119 N. Main Street

A procession will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Main Street followed by a program at 12 noon in Veterans Park. The keynote speaker will be 1st Sergeant Terry Rodell, a Retired U.S. Marine Corps and NJROTC Instructor at A.L. Brown High School. The ceremony will also include special music performances.
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Matthews Concert Band: Memorial Day Pre-ceremony Concert | 5/26 9:30 a.m.| 120 S. Trade St. Matthews NC 28105 (704) 321-7275

Come to the American Legion's Annual Memorial Day Ceremony and pay homage to the men and women who died while serving in the U. S. military.
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Carrigan farms: Open swim | 1213 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28115

P.C. @carriganfarms - May 23 – June 19 dates bookable now.
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Coca-Cola 600 Rac | Sun, May 25, 6p.m. | 5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC 28027

he Coca-Cola 600, originally the World 600, is an annual 600-mile NASCAR Cup Series points race held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, on a Sunday during Memorial Day weekend.
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White Water Center Memorial Day Celebration | May 24-25, 2025 | 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214

Start the weekend with a Saturday morning race through the Whitewater Center’s trail system – 3 mile, 5 mile and 8 miles courses available. Explore pass activities and yoga all weekend long before Jovin Webb and Harper O’Neill take the stage for live music Sunday evening.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to explore all that Charlotte has to offer. Whether you’re a longtime local or just getting familiar with the Queen City, there’s no shortage of ways to soak up the sun, culture, and community spirit. In this photo gallery, we’re highlighting some of the top events memorial events around Charlotte — from scenic parks and water quarries to live music and family-friendly festivals. Get inspired, make some plans, and see why this city shines during a long weekend.

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