x
Breaking News
More () »

Memorial Day events in metro Atlanta

Here are some events and ceremonies happening for the 2018 Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day service held in Roswell, Ga.

ATLANTA -- The unofficial start to summer is always kicked off by fun events on Memorial Day weekend!

Here is a list of some of them happening.

MONDAY, MAY 28

  • FALLEN HEROES MEMORIAL CEREMONY: This is an annual event. It will on Monday, May 28 at 1 p.m. at 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville. Event details can be found here.
  • MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY: The Marietta National Cemetery will hold an event at noon. It's located at 500 Washington Avenue. The event will honor service members who have died.
  • MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY AT BRAVES GAME: The Atlanta Braves will play the New York Mets at 1:20 p.m. on Memorial Day. Get ticket information here.
  • ROSWELL REMEMBERS: The event is held on the grounds of Roswell City Hall which is located at 38 Hill Street. Get program details here.
  • SMYRNA MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY: The program begins at 9:30 a.m. It will be held at the Twentieth Century Veterans Memorial located at 2800 King Street SE. Check out the program schedule on the city's website.
  • ALPHARETTA ROTARY TRIBUTE: The City of Alpharetta and the Rotary Club of Alpharetta will host a tribute to Honor Fallen Heroes at Alpharetta City Hall located at 2 Park Plaza. The event is free and will feature speakers who have served in the Army and the United States Military Academy. The event starts at 9:30 a.m.

PHOTOS | Memorial Day services around metro Atlanta

RELATED CONTENT |

How Hartsfield-Jackson is gearing up for the busiest summer on record

You can ride Six Flags Over Georgia's Twisted Cyclone over Memorial Day weekend

Save Green at Red, White and Blue Memorial Day Sales

Before You Leave, Check This Out