Memorial Day stems from the aftermath of the Civil War, when Americans sought ways to honor the loss of life from that ...

On Friday and through the Memorial Day weekend, you may see people handing out and wearing red flowers. Here's why.

Here’s a rundown of flag raising ceremonies, remembrance events and other programs to honor fallen veterans in Orange County ...

Memorial Day is more than backyard barbeques and pool parties. Get the heart of the holiday and unpack why we celebrate it in ...

The red poppy, or Remembrance Poppy, has been a symbol of lives lost to war since World War I (1914–1918). Also known as ...

It's Memorial Day weekend. When is Memorial Day? What is open or closed? Are banks closed? Is the stock market open? The post office? What we know.

A large area of severe thunderstorms is forecast into Tuesday night and will overlap areas in the Ohio, Tennessee and middle ...

In the United States, Memorial Day is a federal holiday and always on the last Monday in May. In 2025, Memorial Day is Monday, May 26.

Here's what you need to know about whether banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx will be open on Memorial Day 2025.

Operations across the state, like the DMV, Connecticut Lottery and many schools will be closed on Monday, while grocery ...

Many organizations across the state will honor fallen service members on Memorial Day. Check out this list to find events happening near you.

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