• Celebrate Memorial Day by taking a trip.american flag image by George Wada from Fotolia.com
  
  In the United States, Memorial Day is observed annually on the last Monday in May. It is a time where Americans remember their freedom and those who fought for it. U.S. military from the past and present are honored at Memorial Day events. This date also begins the official summer season. It is a great weekend to take a vacation with the family and remember our heroes.
  
  

New York City

• New York City is packed with events commemorating Memorial Day. Take a trip to the city for the Intrepid Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony at the Summer Stage in Central Park. There is also an annual Memorial Day Parade on the streets of Manhattan. Fleet Week is celebrated every year in New York City to honor U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The public can tour visiting naval ships and see military demonstrations. The week's celebrations are capped off with a Memorial Day commemoration ceremony. A military aircraft flies overhead to honor fallen soldiers. The Fleet Week schedule offers events throughout the week, making your visit to New York City a memorable experience.
  
  

Washington, D.C.

• Washington, D.C., is an ideal trip destination for celebrating Memorial Day. Travel to the nation's capital for parades and ceremonies in remembrance of those serving in the U.S. military. The National Memorial Day Parade occurs annually in Washington, D.C. The American Veterans Center hosts this annual event, which honors uniformed soldiers from the American Revolution to Operation Iraqi Freedom. Children will enjoy marching bands, parade floats and youth group performances. Hundreds of veterans from World War II, Korea and Vietnam march the streets of Washington, D.C., in this event. Over 300,000 Americans lined the streets for the 2009 parade, according to the National Memorial Day Parade website.
  
  

Atlanta, Georgia

• Stone Mountain Park is a great trip idea for Memorial Day. U.S. troops and their families are honored in a three-day celebration in Atlanta, Georgia. Stone Mountain Park features attractions such as a Sky Hike, Journey to the Center of the Earth 4D Adventure and a view of the Atlanta skyline. Visiting families choose between lodging and camping for the real outdoors experience. Stone Mountain Park salutes soldiers with a laser show and fireworks presentation. A musical tribute honors those who fought for America's freedom. The fireworks show lights the skies above Atlanta three nights in a row so your family can experience the magic.