Memorial Day 2010: a day to remember, a day to honor. Nevertheless, the Memorial Day weekend is the official time to start off into a great summer! Throughout the country you will find all kind of events and places to go to. Whether you love crowds and the festive parades, or rather explore new hide-away spots, here are the 5 best Memorial Day Events and getaways in Northern California:
Memorial Day Weekend in San Francisco:
The thing to do on Memorial Day weekend is to go and see the traditional parade at the Presidio. The parade starts in the Main Post and ends at the San Francisco National Cemetery, where the Memorial Day ceremony takes places. Afterwards, feel free to stroll around on the Cemetery grounds and honor veterans and the fallen soldiers. You can see last years’ pictures here .For more information on how to get to the parade and where you can park your car, click here
Memorial Day Weekend at Yosemite National Park:
The park on the Memorial Day weekend may be crowded, but for a good reason. Spring is here! The snow is gone, flowers are blooming, the nature is awake and presents itself in the most beautiful and amazing ways you can imagine. Watch wild animals, hike through untouched nature, admire nature’s power. A drive to Yosemite National Park on the holiday weekend is definitely worth a second thought. You are want to go to Yosemite National Park, but not on the Memorial day Weekend? Find some handy tips when is the best time to visit.
Memorial Day Weekend in Arcata, CA:
About 7 hours north of San Francisco you will find yourself in Arcata, CA, a little college town on the Humboldt Bay. A few minutes out of downtown there is a 10-mile trail through redwood trees and an amazing variety of other plants. Hiking, bicycling, bird-watching, relaxing and enjoying pure nature on one of America’s most important holidays – what else do you want!
Memorial Day Weekend in Santa Clara/ Milpitas:
Events in Milpitas start very early. Already at 9am you will find yourself at the ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Park. For those of you, who rather relax and sleep a little longer, just visit at Oak Hill Memorial Park at 11am, where a group of boy scouts lays wreaths for the fallen. Some of the graves you will find there even are from Civil War veterans. For more events in Milpitas year-round, click here.
Memorial Day Weekend in Mountain View:
The Mountain View Cemetery proudly presents the 89th Annual Memorial Day Commemoration. Afterwards, feel free to participate in a tour where you will learn more about the Civil War, and especially how Californians were involved. Herer is a short outline of the moving moments of last year.
You see, there are hundreds of events on Memorial Day weekend in Northern California to honor the fallen soldiers. Where will we find you? Make sure you plan ahead so you won’t get stucked in traffic and be the early bird to catch parking! Often, the websites of event venues can give you a clear picture of how to get there and where to park. We are definitely looking forward to your stories about how you spent your weekend. Where did you go, and what did you to? Have a great Memorial Day getaway in Northern California!
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