2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and there’s lots of celebrations in the area to honor the event! And of course, many towns in the Charlotte area are hosting their own ceremonies honoring those who served in the United States military. Find a location near you and be sure to pay your respects to the women and men who protected (and continue to protect) our country!
Weekend Events (Friday, May 22nd-Sunday, May 24th):
- Memorial Day Celebration at the Whitewater Center (Saturday, May 23rd-Sunday, May 24th in Charlotte)
- Rock the House Memorial Day Bash (Saturday, May 23rd-Gastonia)
- Meck Deck Day at the Charlotte Museum of History (Saturday, May 23rd from 11:00am-5:00pm)
Monday, May 25th:
- Memorial Day Ceremony in Matthews at 10:30am: Veterans Memorial Park
- Waxhaw Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:00am: Military Wall of Honor
- Cornelius Memorial Day Program from 10:00am-12:30pm: Cornelius Town Hall
- Memorial Day Ceremony from 10:00am-12:00pm: Gethsemane Cemetery and Memorial Gardens, 1504 West Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28262
- Memorial Day Service at 10:00am: Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte
- Fort Mill Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:00am: Unity Cemetery in Fort Mill
- Huntersville Memorial Day Ceremony at 11:00am: Veterans Park
- Indian Trail Memorial Day Ceremony at 11:00am: VFW Post 2423, 100 VFW Lane, Indian Trail, NC
- Blues, Jazz and Pig Pickin’ from 11:00am-6:30pm – Millstone Creek Orchards
- Memorial Day Block Party at the Keith Clinic (Charlotte) from 11:00am-2:00pm
- Memorial Day Fest at Triple C Brewing (Charlotte) from 12:00pm-8:00pm
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