Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring those who have died in service to our GREAT Nation. It is about Americans coming together to CELEBRATE the brave men and women who gave EVERYTHING to defend our freedom. Take a moment this weekend, and reflect on the solemn meaning of Memorial Day. FREEdom isn't FREE!
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Memorial Day 2015 |
Freedom Isn't FREE!
In 1915, Moina Michael had the idea to wear red poppies on Memorial Day to honor those who lost their lives in military service to our nation. She wrote the following poem which started a tradition that spread around the world.
"Cherish too, the Poppy red
that grows on fields where valor led,
It seems to signal to the skies
That blood of heroes never dies..."
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The RED POPPY... a symbol for Memorial Day |
Memorial Day Weekend marks the beginning of summer in most people's minds. Across the state of Texas, there will be Memorial Day Events and festivals to get your summer off to a GREAT start! Make plans now to spend your Memorial Day Weekend in historic Fredericksburg, TX. Let's CELEBRATE Together!
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Marktplatz... the "Heart" of Historic Fredericksburg, Tx |
Memorial Day Weekend in Luckenbach Texas - Friday, May 22nd, Hayden Whittington Picker Circle at 1pm and the Friday Night Dance in the historic Luckenbach Dance Hall with The Almost Patsy Cline Band at 8pm. Saturday, May 23rd, Luckenbach's 160th Birthday Celebration (for the 7th dang time), starting at noon followed by the Clayton Gardner Saturday Afternoon Show at 1pm and the Dirty River Boys + Colton O'Neill Band at 8pm. Sunday, May 24th, ShinyRibs Ice Cream Social with handmade ice cream from Clear River Pecan Company from 1 - 5pm and Sunday Night Picker Circle with Bill Lewis from 5 - 9pm. Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th, Memorial Day Concert with Chris Berardo and the Desberardos from 1 - 5pm.
www.luckenbachtexas.com
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Luckenbach Texas Memorial Day Weekend Ice Cream Social With ShinyRibs |
May 22-24, 2015, Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival
Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez! Let The Good Times Roll! Join us for a Cajun good time Memorial Day Weekend, May 22 - 24, 2015, at Marketplatz in historic Fredericksburg Tx. Enjoy Country, Zydeco, and Cajun Music, Crawfish and all the fixin's, Cajun Food, and activities for the whole family. This years headliners include, Aaron Tippin, Rick Trevino, Johnny Dee and The Rocket 88's, Zydeco Blanco, Bayou Roux, The Almost Patsy Cline Band and Jean Pierre and The Zydeco Angels.
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Fredericksburg Tx Crawfish Festival... Memorial Day Weekend! |
Hours:
Friday, 6pm - Midnight
Saturday, 11am - Midnight
Sunday, noon - 6pm
Admission
- $ 10 adults Friday and Sunday
- $ 12 Saturday All Day
- Two-day passes $20
- Three-day passes $25
- Kids 12 and 6 $ 5
- Kids 5 and under Free
Fredericksburg Tx Crawfish Festival Entertainment Schedule
Friday, May 22, 2015
6pm - 9pm,
Jean Pierre and The Zydeco Angels
9:30pm - Midnight, Grammy Award Winning Entertainer,
RICK TREVINO
Saturday, May 23, 2015
11am - 12:30pm,
Jean Pierre and The Zydeco Angels
12:30pm - 2pm,
Johnny Dee and The Rocket 88's
2pm - 3:30pm,
Zydeco Blanco
3:30pm - 5:00pm,
Bayou Roux
5pm - 6:30pm,
Zydeco Blanco
6:30pm - 7:45pm,
Johnny Dee and The Rocket 88's
8pm - 9:15pm,
Bayou Roux
9:30pm - Midnight, Nashville Recording Artist,
AARON TIPPIN
Sunday May 24, 2015
noon - 1:30pm,
The Almost Patsy Cline Band
1:30pm - 3pm,
Bayou Roux
3pm - 4:30pm, The Almost Patsy Cline Band
4:30pm - 6pm, Bayou Roux
For a complete schedule of Festival Events visit:
www.fbgcrawfish.com
May 23rd and 24th, Pacific Combat Living History Re-enactment.
Inspiring Our Youth by Honoring Our Heroes! The Hottest Show in Fredericksburg! Pacific Combat Living History Re-enactment at the National Museum of the Pacific War.
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History Comes to Life in a WW11 Battle Re-Enactment |
History comes to life with a World War II battle re-enactment including uniformed actors, guns, tanks and a flamethrower! At the Pacific Combat Zone of the National Museum of the Pacific War. $7.50 adults; $5 students; under 6 free. Online reservations available and recommended. Shows are at 11am and 2pm on both days.
www.pacificwarmuseum.org
Monday, May 25th at 10am, Memorial Day Observance at the The National Museum of the Pacific War, in honor of all of those who have lost their lives serving in the United States Armed Forces. Patriotic music, presentation of colors, rifle salute, and guest keynote speaker will be a part of the ceremony.
This years keynote speaker is Captain John Ring, Commanding Officer of the USS Nimitz
www.pacificwarmuseum.org
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The National Museum of the Pacific War Memorial Day Observance 2015 |