In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May. Businesses increasingly have chosen to stay open, leading to what is now one of the biggest retail sales and travel weekends of the year. People visit … Read more
Memorial Day is almost here — and that means it’s time to grill, chill and fill your plate. But while you’re flipping burgers and cracking cold ones, don’t forget: food poisoning loves a good outdoor party, too. One wrong move, and your three-day weekend with friends and family can turn into a long, lonely date … Read more
Memorial Day weekend is coming up quick, and though it’s set to break a holiday travel record, it’s not too late to book an affordable trip. Ticket experts at AttractionTickets.com have discovered the best day and time to book a last-minute Memorial Day weekend vacation — and they’ve got it down to the exact hour. … Read more
Buckle up, Memorial Day is going to be record-breaking. A projected 45.1 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, AAA announced, kicking off the start of summer travel. From Thursday, May 22 to Monday, May 26, domestic travel is expected to see an increase of 1.4 … Read more
Memorial Day weekend, which kicks off the summer, is set to break a new travel record this year. A massive 45.1 million Americans are set to travel at least 50 miles from their home during the long weekend, AAA announced. Of the millions of Americans traveling, AAA predicts 3.61 million will be flying to their destinations. … Read more
The summer has officially started for Tom Brady. Taking to Instagram on Monday, the legendary NFL quarterback posted a video of himself enjoying the holiday weekend with his kids, son Benjamin and daughter Vivian, as they did water sports and took in the sunshine. “You guys okay if we get summer started? Hope everyone is … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Those ditching the city for Long Island’s beaches this Memorial Day weekend will be in for a treat: the annual Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach is celebrating its 20th anniversary with none other than the Navy’s elite … Read more
The American Automobile Association is anticipating a record-tying nearly 44 million travelers — a vast majority hitting the road for at least 50 miles — on the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend. “We haven’t seen Memorial Day Weekend travel numbers like these in almost 20 years,” Paula Twidale, senior vice president of AAA Travel, said of … Read more
Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer, meaning that more families will be heading back to amusement parks. In 2021 alone, 1,281 people were involved in injuries related to amusement park rides, according to the National Safety Council. Here’s a look at some recent amusement park incidents: Orlando FreeFall – March 24, 2022: Fourteen-year-old Tyre … Read more
There’s nothing new under the bun. Fixings for the traditional summer barbecue will once again put a strain on wallets as inflation-weary Americans fire up the grill this Memorial Day. Consumers can expect to pay an average of nearly 9% more than they did last year for a family-sized selection of barbecue essentials, including eight-count … Read more
Traveling this long weekend? Get ready to hurry up and wait. AAA expects Memorial Day weekend will be the third busiest for travel overall since the agency started tracking that metric in 2000 — with the company’s senior vice-president of travel predicting this summer will be “one for the record books, especially at airports.” But a … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching. Along with the food and fun associated with the holiday, the inaugural Adjacent Music Festival is coming to Atlantic City’s Atlantic City … Read more
It was — and still is — the biggest banquet in White House history. In a tent on the South Lawn on May 24 in 1973, 1,600 people gathered to honor 591 prisoners of war who had finally been released from Vietnam. On Wednesday dozens of the survivors of the 591 will be honored again … Read more
Whether it’s by plane, train, or automobile, a staggering 42 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles over Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start to the summer travel season, according to the American Automobile Association. AAA expects 2.7 million more people to get out of dodge for the upcoming holiday weekend than … Read more