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Stop What You’re Doing And Book These Memorial Day Weekend Plans
Check out the matches, concerts and festivals that will help you make the best out of this Memorial Day Weekend.
Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, and with it comes sunshine, barbecues and the unofficial start of summer. But if sitting around a crowded pool or fighting for parking at your local park isn’t your thing, fear not — there are many exciting events happening all over the country that will help you make the most out of the holiday!
For sports fans there are unforgettable competitions like Stanley Cup finals and the Indianapolis 500. Car racing not your speed? Major League Baseball has plenty of games lined up that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Music enthusiasts of all kinds can enjoy a number of outdoor festivals perfectly suited to their tastes: From country to rock to EDM, there’s no better excuse to get some sun and dance the weekend away.
So wear plenty of sunscreen, grab your friends and family and check out the events below. We’ve lined up some exciting options to make this Memorial Day weekend one for the books!
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Indianapolis 500
Where: Indianapolis, Indiana
One of the biggest competitions in automotive sports takes place during Memorial Day weekend, as some of the greatest drivers in the world race for the legendary Borg-Warner Trophy. Each year, thousands of petrol heads and motorsport enthusiasts flock to Indiana to watch what is often referred to as “the greatest spectacle in racing.” Fast cars, high-octane entertainment and plenty of sunshine await.
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Lone Star Jam returns to Austin for its 12th year, featuring top country western acts to help you make the most out of your Memorial Day weekend. Jam out to the sounds of Turnpike Troubadours, Josh Abbot Band and Granger Smith as they inject some true American flavor to Rodeo Austin. The festival grounds offer plenty of parking, 14,000 square feet of shade and a free water-filling station, making the weekend exceptionally convenient. Better yet, festival proceeds benefit Young Texans Against Cancer.
NHL Stanley Cup Finals
The Stanley Cup playoffs have been an exciting and emotional rollercoaster so far, with major upsets and nail-biting victories at every turn. Here’s your chance to see the National Hockey League at its finest, with promising up-and-coming teams facing-off against powerhouse franchises like the Colorado Avalanche and Boston Bruins. There’s no better way to escape the heat (and avoid sun-stroke) than watching this fast-paced, adrenaline-filled sport live.
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Sunset Music Festival
Electronic music fans rejoice! Memorial Day weekend is bringing some of the biggest names in EDM to tropical Tampa for this annual celebration of all things dubstep, bass house, trance and more. Featuring top DJs and electronic acts including 12th Planet, Zedd, Flux Pavillion, Skrillex, Zed’s Dead, this year’s Sunset Music Festival has one of the most impressive lineups of the season. So welcome the summer and dance the night away at this can’t miss electronic festival.
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MLB
Where: Across America
There’s no better way to take advantage of the long weekend than by enjoying a cold one, eating hot dogs and watching your favorite baseball team knock a few out of the park. America’s favorite pastime is heating up, and with top contenders like the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays gaining momentum, things are as exciting as ever this season. So gather friends and family and check out the incredible roster of games taking place this Memorial Day weekend.
Concerts And Music Festivals
Music fans of all kinds will have no shortage of unforgettable outings to choose from. Memorial Day weekend is jam-packed with music festivals like Boston Calling and BottleRock Napa Valley, rock shows like Styx in Atlanta and Santana in Las Vegas and much more. If classical music is more to your taste, you’ll want to grab tickets to the Los Angeles Philharmonic featuring acclaimed conductor Gustavo Dudamel or the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. No matter what your genre of choice is, you’re bound to find something to make this Memorial Day weekend one you won’t soon forget.
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