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NYC Fleet Week: Fleet Week takes place every year in late May, spanning Memorial Day Weekend. Many of the events take place at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum (which charges admission, though military (retired and active) are admitted free), but there are also lots of free activities, including ship tours in Manhattan and Staten Island, performances and demonstrations around New York City. Read more.
Caribbean Wine Festival: Rain or shine, you can't go wrong with attending this year's Caribbean Wine Festival, taking place in Mt. Airy, Maryland. Featuring the Caribbean sounds of the Pan Jammers, 6 Image Ban, and 60 acres of vineyards, this year's event is well worth $20. Read more.
National Memorial Day Concert: The multi award-winning event will continue its two decades long tradition of honoring the service and sacrifice of all our men and women in uniform. Featuring an all-star line-up of performances including the King of the Blues B.B. King, and gospel legend Yolanda Adams. Read more.
National Memorial Day Parade: The parade of marching bands and veterans units from all 50 states steps off at the corner of Constitution Avenue and 7th Streets, NW and proceeds along Constitution Avenue, past the White House, ending at 17th Street. Read more.
Akon Performs in Las Vegas: Multi-platinum recording artist, Akon will be performing some of his chart-topping hits including 'Locked Up,' and 'Smack That' at Planet Hollywood's, Gallery Nightclub. Read more.
Annual California Gray Whale Migration: The California Gray Whale makes the most spectacular and longest mass migration of any marine mammal. The waters surrounding Newport Harbor offer deep nutrient rich waters which draw not only Gray Whales but all types of dolphins, seals, fish, and numerous other marine creatures. Read more.
The 12th Annual Urban Beach Week 2011: The pool parties, the clubs, the beaches, the entire strip will be lit up like a Christmas tree this weekend, as the Annual Urban Beach Week takes place on South Beach. If you have never been to Miami for Memorial Day Weekend, prepare yourself for the shock of your life. Read more.
Memorial Day BBQ & Fireworks at Sesame Place: Join your favorite Sesame Street friends at Big Bird's Riverside Pavilion for a BBQ dinner followed by fireworks. Read more.