New York memorial day weekend 2025

Memorial Day 2025 Celebrations In New York

Memorial Day weekend in New York ignites the summer spirit! You will get to pay tribute to fallen heroes at commemorative events and then dive into the city's vibrant energy. Catch Fleet Week for a majestic display of naval ships, or unwind on reopened beaches with live music and sunshine. From rooftop parties to cultural festivals, New York offers unforgettable ways to honor the past and celebrate the season's arrival. So, make sure to honor the soldiers.

Things To Do On Memorial Day Weekend 2025 In New York

There are many exciting things to do on Memorial Day 2025 in New York. Celebrate this day with virtual runs, parties, Memorial Day services, and more. Discover the best of things to do on Memorial Day in New York.

1) Memorial Friday rock the Yacht all white attire yacht Party

Ahoy there, party people! The city that never sleeps is about to set sail on a luxurious yacht, and you're invited! This Memorial Weekend, ditch the ordinary and Memorial Day Weekend Boat Party . You may dress to impress in your finest white threads and get ready for an unforgettable night under the stars. The live DJs will be spinning electrifying beats, the NYC skyline will be your backdrop, and there's a feeling you won't want to miss this.

2) BIG Salsa Festival New York 2025

Calling all Salseros and Bachateros! The BIG Salsa Festival New York 2025 is just around the corner, heating up Memorial Day Weekend with the hottest Latin vibes in the city! Get ready to move your body at the iconic New York Hilton Midtown. This year's festival ensures world-renowned instructors, breathtaking performances by salsa and bachata superstars, and DJs spinning the most infectious beats.

3) 5th Annual Memorial Day Street Fest

New Yorkers,The fests are on the way! It's almost Memorial Day weekend, and the 5th Annual Memorial Day Street Fest is back! This year promises to be bigger and better than ever. Get ready for delicious food trucks, unique crafts from local vendors, and live music that'll keep you moving all day long. What are you most excited for? Delicious eats, scoping out handcrafted treasures, or dancing the day away, figure it out!

4) 158th Annual Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade

Brooklyn remembers! This Memorial Day, join the borough's longest-running Memorial Day tradition – the 158th Annual Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade ! Will you be lining the streets to cheer on veterans, marching bands, and community groups honoring fallen heroes? The parade kicks off at 11:00 am on May 27th at 3rd Avenue and 78th Street, culminating in a moving ceremony at John Paul Jones Park.

5) NYC Memorial Day Half Marathon, 10K, 5K

Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to test your endurance and honor our fallen heroes. The NYC Memorial Day Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K is back this year at Fort Hamilton. Ahoy!! Let's do this!! Race up to and under the longest suspension bridge in the Americas and put your running season into full gear. Get there by car, bike, foot, subway, or bus. Support stations will be available at every 1.5 miles with water, Gatorade, and gel packs for you to "grab and go".

6) SIZZLA Performing Live in New York on Memorial Weekend

NYC is heating up this Memorial Weekend with reggae royalty, Sizzla! Catch Sizzla performing live at the Coney Island Art Walls in Brooklyn on Sunday, May 26th. Get ready for a scorcher of a show – will you be vibing in the general admission crowd or splurging on bottle service for a VIP experience? Tickets are going fast, so don't miss your chance to see this legendary performer.

7) 30th Annual Lower East Side Festival of the Arts

The 30th Annual Lower East Side Festival for the Arts runs from Friday May 23 – Sunday, May 25 in and around Theater for the New City at 155 First Ave. (at E. 10th Street). The events are gratis, but donations are, of course, accepted. The festival is presented by TNC Executive Director Cystal Field with the LES Committee.