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Memorial Day Events in Sarasota and Manatee Counties
Memorial Day weekend is a lively time to be in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. From Lakewood Ranch to Siesta Key, you'll find a parade, ceremony or other festivity planned to honor the men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom. This holiday weekend is also filled with exciting events featuring food, music, and fun. Join our REALTORS® at one of these five annual Memorial Day weekend events to get acquainted with Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
- Suncoast Region Memorial Day Parade - 124 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237
Who doesn't love a parade—especially on Memorial Day? Be a part of the drums drumming and the red, white, and blue flying as the Suncoast Region Memorial Day Parade begins at Main Street and Osprey Avenue in Sarasota at 10:00 am. Only steps from Sarasota homes for sale, there's no reason not to see what's happening this Memorial Day. - "We Were Soldiers" - Free Showing – Lakewood Ranch Cinemas, 10715 Rodeo Dr, Bradenton, FL 34202
Watch the real-life story of Lt. Gen. Harold G. Moore unfold during the Vietnam War in "We Were Soldiers" as the Lakewood Ranch Cinema offers a free showing on Memorial Day. Just a short drive from Lakewood Ranch homes for sale, the cinema's Memorial Day event will begin at 11:00 am on Monday, May 27th. - St. Armand's Seafood & Music Festival, St. Armand's Circle Park, Sarasota, FL 34236
Head out to St. Armand's Circle and get ready to dance, eat, and enjoy the long weekend. The St. Armands Seafood & Music Festival, right down the road from Longboat Key homes for sale, is an admission-free event happening all weekend long! Delicious foods from the land, sea, and garden will be available for purchase as will delectable desserts and refreshing beverages. Talented musicians will be on site to fill the air with music while you fill your stomach with the best seafood on the coast. Be sure to stop by the arts and crafts market for a few keepsakes! - Manatee County Memorial Day Ceremony – Veterans Monument Park, 8209 Natures Way, Bradenton, FL 34202
Each year, Manatee County holds a Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Monument Park. This touching tribute to those we've lost throughout the years is a perfect opportunity to pay your respects. Not far from Bradenton homes for sale, be sure to arrive early so that you can hear the keynote speaker. - Myakka River Blues Festival - Snook Haven 5000 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34292
Part of buying one of our Venice homes for sale means you'll be able to attend events like the Myakka River Blues Festival. Now in its eighth year, the annual Myakka River Blues Festival at Snook Haven will be happening on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th, 2019 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Admission is $15 in advance/ $25 at the door.
While some will celebrate Memorial Day 2019 as the unofficial kickoff to the summer with barbecuing and grilling, others will mark the day at parades and cemeteries to commemorate Americans who lost their lives during our wars. No matter how you will be spending the day, our REALTORS® wish you a safe and happy Memorial Day.
For help buying and selling homes throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties, contact our team at Wagner Realty.