Alexandria Chamber of Commerce - Awake the Lakes - Memorial Day Weekend
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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


Thanks to these sponsors:

 

City of Alexandria
Rudy's Red Eye Grill
West Central Sanitation



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