Multiple events are planned in the Jackson area for Memorial Day weekend. Events include live music, crawfish boils, pub crawls, and a 5k run. Some events offer free admission for veterans.

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. A federal holiday since 1971, Memorial Day’s history stretches back to the Civil War when it was known as Decoration Day.

Memorial Day is an opportunity to reflect on service members' sacrifices. ... Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Details: 8:30 a.m. Monday, May 26. Avondale Civic Center, ...

Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day is Monday, May 26, 2025.