Top Ten Things to do for Memorial Day Weekxml
1. Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade
Join the Nation’s largest Memorial Day parade in honoring our Veterans. Monday, May 31st at 2 pm the parade begins at the corner of Jason Avenue and Northern Boulevard in Great Neck. For more information and to register your group online please visit:
http://www.memorialdayparade.org/
2. Memorial Day Weekend Sale at Woodbury Common Outlets
Shop, shop, shop!!! This Memorial Day weekend why not take a road trip with friends or family and visit the Woodbury Common Outlets! Enjoy their many discounts on already low outlet prices, so ladies and gents get those wallets ready! For more information on store hours please visit their official website:
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/hours.asp?id=7
3. Concert by American Idol Winner & Runner-up
Rise and shine! Thursday, May 27th at 7 am at the Rockefeller Center, the Today Show Summer Concert Series presents the winner and runner-up of American Idol. Both will be performing a FREE concert for all their fans! If your favorite makes the top two, come show your support! For the 2010 Today Show Summer Concert Series schedule please visit: http://manhattan.about.com/od/eventsandattractions/a/gmatodayconcert.htm
4. Fleet Week-Memorial Day Celebration
What better way to celebrate Memorial Day then with the U.S Navy and Marine Corps! On Monday, May 31st, they will be at the Bronx Zoo as well as at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, so why not take your children and enjoy! For a full list of Fleet Week Activities please visit:
http://gonyc.about.com/od/holidays/p/fleetweek.htm
5. Boat Basin
Always a great time at Boat Basin! Enjoy the sunset and view on their patios. Great food, and great drinks, what better way to enjoy a day off by relaxing on the deck! For information visit:
http://www.boatbasincafe.com/index.htm
6. Go to a local beach
Fed up of this concrete jungle? Enjoy a 30 minute getaway and visit some of the local beaches we have right here! Visit some of our favorites:
http://www.pentaevents.com/2010/04/top-10-beaches-near-manhattan/
7. Bistro Ten 18
Enjoy a special Full Course meal at Bistro Ten 18! For only 45$ a person, your Memorial Day Celebration can be a tasty one! For information visit: http://www.bistroten18.com/events.html
8. Keyport Memorial Day Parade
Celebrate a little earlier and join members of local American Legion and VFW posts representing the military, including the Color Guard on Saturday, May 29th at 12 pm. After the parade, many local stores, cafes and restaurants will offer parade specials! For information, please visit:
http://www.keyportonline.com/
9. The Casino Meets the Beach
One reason to get out of the city and enjoy Atlantic City: Ludacris! Join him in celebrating Memorial Day at the Pool of Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City. Doors open at 3 pm on Sunday May 30th, party it up and don’t forget the sunscreen! To purchase your tickets visit:
http://www.bigbusinessny.com/
10. The Empire Hotel: Rooftop Bar and Lounge
Don’t feel like going all the way to Atlantic City? Come enjoy New York City’s own rooftop bar and lounge at the Empire Hotel! You can have dinner and drinks or just go later on for the party! For more information visit their website:
http://www.empirehotelnyc.com/eat-rooftop.php