Tuesday May 21, 2013
Freedom Weekend Aloft, recognized as one of the top annual events in the country, offers relaxing, family oriented and affordable Memorial Day weekend fun in South Carolina's picturesque Upstate area. Events include hot-air balloon competitions and rides, amusement rides and games, an interactive kid zone, amphitheater concerts, arts and crafts, food vendors and more. Check out
Memorial Day Weekend Events in South Carolina to find out more about Freedom Weekend Aloft and other Memorial Day weekend highlights.
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Memorial Day 2013 - The National Memorial Day Observance is one of
the few annual ceremonies open to the public each year at Arlington National Cemetery, offering Memorial Day weekend visitors to Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area the opportunity to honor the service and sacrifice of America's military members in a most memorable way. The ceremonies are free and tickets are not required. Announced details for the 2013 Memorial Day ceremonies include:
The Ceremonies - Patriotic ceremonies, scheduled for May 27th at 11 a.m. in Arlington National Cemetery, include a Presidential Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the
Tomb of the Unknowns. Following the wreath-laying, a remembrance program hosted by the Department of Defense will take place in the
Memorial Amphitheater. A prelude concert performed by the U.S. Air Force Band will begin at 10:30 a.m. This year's event marks the 145th observance of Memorial Day on the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery.
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Stone Mountain Park salutes the troops with a three-day
Memorial Day Weekend celebration of American spirit featuring family fun throughout the long weekend, including free concerts and patriotic activities. Following the popular
Lasershow Spectacular, an extended patriotic fireworks display with choreographed music pays tribute to members of the military all three nights.
Throughout the holiday weekend (Saturday, May 25 through Monday - May 27, 2013), all active and retired military visitors with a valid ID may receive one free Stone Mountain Park Adventure Pass, plus discounts on food and merchandise items. In addition, immediate family members will receive up to $10 off per person. Parking admission is not included.
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Every summer, hundreds of thousands of bargain hunters hit the road in search of yard sale treasures along highways and byways and during
annual roadside yard sales. The 400 Mile Sale, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2013, takes place in early
June and follows a scenic route along Highway 68 (and Route 80) through the rolling hills of Kentucky's picturesque Bluegrass Region.
Later in the summer, the ever popular
World's Longest Yard Sale begins on the first Thursday in
August and continues for four days through the weekend. Celebrating its 26th Anniversary this year, the 2013 World's Longest Yard Sale extends almost 700 miles from Gadsden, Alabama to north of Addison, Michigan. Both of these annual yard sales offer a chance to find unique bargains while enjoying local culture, sightseeing and special events.
2013 Yard Sale Dates
The 400 Mile Sale: June 6 - 9, 2013
The World's Longest Yard Sale: August 1 - 4, 2013
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