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Memorial Day Weekend 2026 starts Saturday, May 23—Friday, May 22, if you want to be fancy. But the day itself is Monday, May 25. It is, of course, a day to remember and mourn those who have died in service to the country. I, myself, often remember my great uncle Monroe, who was killed in the Vietnam War (also known as “Kháng chiến chống Mỹ,” or “The Resistance War against America” from Vietnam’s standpoint).
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Welcome to the unofficial start to summer—Memorial Day Weekend 2025—in Portland and the Willamette Valley. There’s a good chance we’ll get summery weather and some of you will have a day off. It’s also a chance to remember those who have served our country and are no longer with us. The Friends of Lone Fir will be at Lone Fir Cemetery from 10am to 3pm (here are some additional observations nearby).
It’s traditionally a grilling weekend, too. For that, check out our roundup of places to get sausages in town, perfect for grilling. Normally, this list is for the occasion of Groundhog (Ground Hog) Day, but it’s relevant to Memorial Day Weekend, too.
Here are some of the tasty activities going on in the greater area for Memorial Day Weekend.
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