New York City Guide Recommends: Things to Do in New York Memorial Day Weekend

May 20, 2008 - PRLog -- Summer is almost here and there are plenty of things to do in New York this Memorial Day weekend!  Make plans to spend the day with friends and family from our selection of Memorial Day events.

                                                                                                                                              Clifford's Big Red Memorial Day Parade - Scholastic Book Store SoHo
May 24, 2008
Come and celebrate Memorial Day with Clifford the Big Red Dog. Clifford is hosting his own Memorial Day parade at The Scholastic Store. At this fun-filled event, kids can join a Clifford-led parade, make their own patriotic craft and take fun photos with the Big Red Dog himself!

Memorial Day GreenMarket Celebration - Prospect Park
May 24, 2008

One of our favorite things to do on Memorial Day in New York is eat!  Celebrate this Memorial Day at the GreenMarket and sample BBQ classics.

Memorial Day Walking Tour - City Hall Park
May 24, 2008

What better way to spend Memorial Day in New York than by remembering our nation's earliest veterans?  Commemorate Memorial Day with a walk back in time to remember those who died for America's independence. The Revolutionary War tour takes you through the streets of lower Manhattan to discover New York City's history during the revolutionary era. Walk to the steps of Federal Hall, rally at the liberty pole and learn about the conflict that defined America's freedom.

Memorial Day Community Fair - Sunnyside Gardens Park
May 24, 2008

One of the best things to do in New York this Memorial Day weekend is in Queens!  Families will flock to Sunnyside Gardens Park for bouncy rides, children's arts and crafts, field games, silent auction, rummage sale, bake Sale and a music and dance stage.

Memorial Day Concert - New York Philharmonic
May 26, 2008

Conductor David Robinson leads this free concert of Schubert's Symphony No. 8, Unfinished and Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4.

Dance Africa! - BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
Through May 26, 2008

BAM Presents DanceAfrica 2008: Bridge to Cultural Rejuvenation & Enlightenment. The 31st African and African Diaspora dance festival features Ceesay Kujabi and the Bachinab, Giwayen Mata, LaRocque Bey School of Dance Theatre, Inc., and BAM/Restoration DanceAfrica Ensemble. The Memorial Day Weekend tradition also includes the DanceAfrica bazaar, art exhibit, dance master classes, African films, outdoor performers, and live music in the BAM cafe.

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