Memorial Day Events in Oklahoma City

On the final Monday of each May, we all take a moment to honor and recognize the sacrifice of military men and women lost in service to the United States. Many in Oklahoma City take the opportunity to visit the memorials of loved ones and spend time with loved ones at annual events. Here's a list of some of the Memorial Day events in the Oklahoma City metro area:

45th Infantry Division Museum's Memorial Day Ceremony

When: Begins 10am on Monday, May 26th
Where: 2145 NE 36th Street, South in the Adventure District
What: Pay tribute to the veterans at this annual ceremony that includes helicopter flyover, massing of the colors, patriotic music and guest speakers.

Star Spangled Salute

When: Begins 9am on Saturday, May 24th
Where: Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City
What: Admission is free at Tinker Air Force Base for this annual entertainment event. The aerial demonstrations begin about 11:30am and last throughout the day. There will be ground entertainment as well, and the "Twilight on the Tarmac" evening show includes mock explosions.

American Collegiate Rowing Association Championship

When: May 24-25
Where: Chesapeake Boathouse on the Oklahoma River
What: Rowing teams from more than 25 collegiate institutions come to Oklahoma City's Chesapeake Boathouse for their annual Memorial Day weekend Championship regatta on the Oklahoma River.

Big 12 Baseball Tournament

When: May 21-25
Where: AT&T Bricktown Ballpark
What: The Big 12 Baseball Tournament at the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark has become a Memorial Day weekend favorite for many in Oklahoma City. See state schools OU and OSU compete for the conference crown and a chance at the NCAA Tournament.

Annual Chuck Wagon Gathering at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

When: 10am-4pm on May 24th & 25th
Where: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum at 1700 NE 63rd
What: A Memorial Day weekend event with nearly 20 years of history, the Chuck Wagon Gathering and Children's Cowboy Festival plenty of cowboy-favorite foods, live entertainment and western activites such as wagon rides and rope-making.

Edmond Jazz & Blues Festival

When: May 24 (4-10pm), May 25 (2-10pm)
Where: Stephenson Park in Edmond on 5th and Boulevard
What: Held each year during Memorial Day weekend, the Edmond Jazz & Blues Festival has great live music, plenty of food, arts & crafts and quite the enjoyable atmosphere.

Paseo Arts Festival

When: May 24-25 (10am-9pm), May 26 (10am-6pm)
Where: Historic Paseo Arts District around Walker and NW 28th
What: The annual Paseo Arts Festival runs during Memorial Day weekend and includes 75 artists with their work on display. There's pottery, jewelry, paintings, crafts and more. In addition, the festival has two stages with live music and a children's area.