Memorial Day 2021: Your Guide To Celebrate In Montgomery County

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX — Memorial Day is a time to honor United States military men and women who paid the ultimate price during their service.

In Montgomery County, we celebrate the brave men and women by spending the weekend outdoors with family and friends, making mouth-watering meals on the grill or in the smoker or taking a road trip to prime spring break hotspots on the Texas coastline.

Whatever way you wish to celebrate, there's something for you to do in Montgomery County to celebrate Memorial Day 2021.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of Memorial Day weekend.

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Before you go, check the weather.

National Weather Service Houston forecasts moderate to heavy rain Friday night through Saturday, and has issued a river flood warning in Montgomery County until 7 p.m. Sunday. NWS reports that the skies should clear up Sunday and Monday.

Want the full forecast for the weekend? Here you go: Rain Or Shine? Here's The Memorial Day Forecast For Montgomery Co.

Things To Do on Memorial Day 2021 in Montgomery County

Hit up Lake Conroe

If boating or an afternoon on the lake is your thing, head to Lake Conroe this Memorial Day weekend. Montgomery County's largest lake offer plenty to do such as picnicking, grilling, swimming, hiking and boating.
But before you head out, here's how to stay safe on the water:

• Before you visit the lake, be familiar with the Texas Water Safety Act and Lake Conroe Rules and Regulations. The water safety act includes statewide rules regarding boater education, life jackets and boat operation. The Lake Conroe rules and regulations include limits on boat speed and noise levels.
• Swim in designated areas. Look for signs that designate usage for swimming, fishing, boating or some combination of those activities. Swimmers should be aware the lake bottom can be uneven and can include debris or rocks.
• Never swim alone.
• Wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket.
• Swimming in a river, lake or pond always carries a risk of exposure. Unlike swimming pools, natural water bodies are not chlorinated or disinfected. People who enter the water do so at their own risk.

Designate a driver for watercraft who will not consume alcohol. It is unsafe to operate boats while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs or alcohol, just as it is to get behind the wheel of a car.

The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office announced that Memorial Day weekend will be the first of a summer-long weekend program called No Refusal Operations in an attempt to curb driving and boating under the influence. The program is an effort to streamline the warrant process for BWI/DWI suspects who refuse to take blood tests.

"Law enforcement work tirelessly to keep our roads and waterways safe from impaired drivers and operators," said James Andrews, vehicular crimes chief, in a statement. "We want everyone to enjoy Memorial Day weekend, but we want you to do it safely. Don't put yourself and others in danger by getting behind the wheel of a car, a boat or any vehicle impaired. Your life and the lives of everyone else on our roads and waterways aren't worth the risk."

Lakes not your thing? It's okay. Here's a list on Pools Open, Closed For Memorial Day Swimming In Montgomery County.

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Hike at Sam Houston National Forest

Want to stay dry over the weekend? Head a little ways north to Sam Houston State Forest, one of four national forests in Texas. There are campgrounds and plenty of trails as well as spots for fishing and picnicking.

Check out this list of Sam Houston National Forest recreation spots to see what's open and what is currently closed due to flooding.

Head out of town

Who says you have to stay in Montgomery County this weekend to enjoy Memorial Day? Head to Galveston or Padre Island and take in the warm, sunny beaches of the Gulf or hit up the Texas Hill Country in the Fredericksburg area for wine tastings and shopping. South of there is San Antonio, which features several theme park options in New Braunfels' Schlitterbahn as well as Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Seaworld in San Antonio.

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Don't forget your road trip playlist.

Hitting the roads? Remember to "Click It or Ticket" for Memorial Day Weekend. Texas DPS is ramping up on giving tickets to drivers and passengers who aren't wearing their seatbelts this week.

Memorial Day 2021 Service in Montgomery County

The Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission is hosting a Memorial Day observance and dedication at Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park in Conroe. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. with the dedication of the park's four memorials: The Line, Victory Row, Remembered Whispers and the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Monument.

The commission also is hosting a family fun day at the park Sunday, beginning at 10 a.m.