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Memorial Day
Weekend
May 22 - 25,
2009
Awake the Lakes "Where Summer Begins and the Fun Never Ends" is a Memorial Day Weekend festival that includes activities for the entire family.
Friday kicks off the weekend with the popular Rib Fest and Beer Garden and music until midnight on 2nd Avenue.
Saturday starts with the Runestone Museum's popular Breakfast with Big Ole. Saturday also features the popular Show N Shine Car Show,
Sunday activities include a Worship Service at City Park and the Habitat for Humanity Motorcycle Ride.
Monday features a pancake breakfast and the annual Memorial Day parade honoring military veterans and those currently serving in active or reserved duty.
Click here to download a printable PDF of Awake the Lakes info.
Friday Night
Ribfest on 2ndAve.
5:30 pm until ribs run out
Live
music
Everett Smithson Band 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Whiplash 8:30 pm - midnight
Music and Beer Garden 5:00 pm - midnight
Food Vendors
Zambelli Fireworks at dark
Saturday
Heritage Fest - Cancelled
Breakfast with Big Ole in Fort Alexandria
Erickson’s Petting Zoo “Kick Off to Summer”, East of Nelson, MN
Show 'N Shine Classic Car Show
Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
Downtown Merchant Sidewalk Sales
Viking Speedway Races
Sunday
First Lutheran All Faith Community Church Worship at City Park
Erickson’s Petting Zoo “Kick Off to Summer”, East of Nelson, MN
Bicycle Rodeo for Families on the Central Lakes Trails
3rd Annual Motorcycle Ride for Habitat for Humanity
57 Chevy Performance
Viking Speedway Races
Monday
First Congressional Church Annual Pancake Breakfast
Traditional Memorial Day Parade on Broadway
Erickson’s Petting Zoo “Kick Off to Summer”, East of Nelson, MN
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