Looking for something fun to do on Memorial Day? Visit Portsmouth, Virginia for the 126th Annual Memorial Day Parade then stop by the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum! It's a great place to visit.  This Monday (Memorial Day), the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum begins their summer hours.  Monday-Saturday - 10AM - 5PM; Sunday - 1PM - 5PM.

126th Annual Memorial Day Parade

Memorial Day at Virginia War Museum

Sponsored by American Legion, Braxton-Perkins Post #25, this annual ceremony is held at 11 a.m. at the Victory Arch, 25^thStreet & West Avenue in downtown Newport News. After the ceremony, the public is invited learn about America's rich military heritage at the Virginia War Museum.

Visit the museum on Memorial Day and receive $1 off the posted admission prices.

Virginia War Museum
9285 Warwick Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23607-1537
(757) 247-8523

Contributed by R.A.Henriquez

Time to fire up the grill and dust off the kids' floaties, the official summertime kick-off is here. Memorial Day! What better way to celebrate this holiday of hero honoring than with activities right here in Norfolk; home of the largest Naval fleet on the planet.

Friday, May 28, 2009 - Sunday, May 31, 2009

Hampton Roads, VA is home of the largest military bases in the USA. Virginia Beach, the largest resort city on the east coast is hosting The Patriotic Festival-A Military Celebration to honor our armed forces personnel and their families.

Memorial Day at Virginia War Museum

Sponsored by American Legion, Braxton-Perkins Post #25, this annual ceremony is held at 11 a.m. at the Victory Arch, 25^thStreet & West Avenue in downtown Newport News.  After the ceremony, the public is invited learn about America's rich military heritage at the Virginia War Museum.

Visit the museum on Memorial Day and receive $1 off the posted admission prices.

Virginia War Museum
9285 Warwick Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23607-1537
(757) 247-8523

By Kerri Cushna

Unofficially, the tourist season has already started in Virginia Beach. How can you tell? The days have been warmer, and the water has too, and the Boardwalk has been completely inundated with tourists and residents alike trying to soak up as much sun as possible. And can you blame them with the outdoor concerts, the horses on the beach, the bike rentals and all shops and hotels and restaurants that are in your face guaranteeing you'll have a great time.