For many, Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer. The three-day weekend is packed with events all over the Bay Area, whether you hope to kick off the season or to honor and remember the fallen heroes.
We’ve compiled a list of some of these events happening during Memorial Day weekend below.
Memorial Day Commemoration at the Presidio
Address: 1 Lincoln Blvd., San Francisco
Time and Date: May 26 starting at 10:30 a.m.
Website: presidio.gov
- The United States Department of Veterans Affairs will host the ceremony from 10:30 to 11:20 a.m. at the San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio.
- The ceremony is the largest Memorial Day commemoration in the Bay Area. It will include speakers, a 24-gun salute and musical performances.
- The Interfaith Chapel will hold a meditative organ concert next to the cemetery at the Presidio Chapel starting at 12:15 p.m.
Memorial Day Commemoration on the USS Hornet
Address: 707 W. Hornet Ave., Alameda
Time and Date: May 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Website: uss-hornet.org
- Aboard the USS Hornet Museum, a former wartime ship turned museum at the former Naval Air Station in Alameda
- There will be a wreath laying, special guest speakers and a flyover from the Memorial Squadron.
- Tickets cost $25 for adults and are free for veterans
BottleRock Napa Valley
Address: 575 Third St., Napa
Time and Date: May 23 to May 25
Website: bottlerocknapavalley.com/
- Watch headliners Noah Kahan and Khruangbin perform on Sunday to close off the three-day festival
- More than 120,000 are expected to pack Napa Valley for the iconic music festival, featuring local food and drinks
Carnaval San Francisco
Address: 683 Florida St., San Francisco
Time and Date: May 24 and May 25
Website: carnavalsanfrancisco.org/
- Celebrate the diverse Latin American, Caribbean and African Diasporic roots of the Mission District and the Bay Area.
- The free 2-day family festival is the largest multi-cultural celebration on the West Coast, covering 17 blocks in the Mission District.
- The festival features five main stages, 50 local performing artists and 400 vendors. The Grand Parade will take place on Sunday.
Point Reyes Open Studios
Address: Multiple locations at Point Reyes Station and Iverness Park areas
Time and Date: May 24 to May 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Website: pointreyesart.com
- Tour artists studios, featuring sculptors, photographers, jewelry makers and more.
- The event is open to the public and free.
KIDDO! Memorial Day Carnival
Address: Carnival at Mill Valley Middle School and Day on the Green at Mill Valley Community Center
Time and Date: May 24 to May 26 starting at noon
Website: kiddo.org/carnival
- Join in on the Family Carnival featuring rides and games happening on Saturday and Sunday.
- Experience a free concert, food and beverages during the Day on the Green on Monday
- All proceeds go to support of arts education in public schools.
Marin Greek Festival
Address: 1110 Highland Drive, Novato
Time and Date: May 24 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and May 25 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Website: nativityofchrist.org/marin-greek-festival
- Experience Greek culture with live music from the Kymata Band.
- Featuring Greek food, wine, sweet treats, speakers, cultural activities and dancing.
Did we miss any events? If you want us to add an event to this list, please email us at newstips@nbcbayarea.com.
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Source: NBC Bay Area