Memorial Day: Officially, it's a national holiday honoring our fallen soldiers, and unofficially, it's the start of summer. This year, celebrate both with parades, family activities and more throughout Greater Philadelphia:
2010 Greater Philadelphia Memorial Day Parades
This year there are several Memorial Day parades throughout the Delaware Valley, all featuring some combination of veterans, classic cars, Mummers, marching bands and more.
Bristol Township, PA
Where: Starts at Beaver and Pond Streets
When: 10:30 a.m.
Garnet Valley, PA
Where: Starts at Springwater Plaza
When: 9:30 a.m.
Glassboro, NJ
Where: Starts on Lehigh Road and heads downtown
When: 10:00 a.m.
Haddonfield, NJ
Where: Starts at Kings Highway and Chestnut Street
When: 10:00 a.m.
Lower Merion, PA
Where: Starts at Greenfield Avenue
When: 10:30 a.m.; Merion Concert Band performance at 9:45 a.m.
Port Richmond, Philadelphia
Where: Starts at Thompson Street and Allegheny Avenue
When: 10:00 a.m.
Other Memorial Day Celebrations
Franklin SquareWhere: Franklin Square, Philadelphia
When: All day
In addition to Franklin Square's regular offerings, enjoy family friendly games and activities.
Memorial Day Commemoration at Valley Forge
Where: Valley Forge National Historical Park, King of Prussia
When: 3 p.m.
Honor our fallen soldiers with a moment of silence and salute.
Memorial Day at the National Constitution Center
Where: The National Constitution Center, Philadelphia
When: All Day
Enjoy special Memorial Day shows, talks and activities.
Walt Whitman Birthday Celebration
Where: The Walt Whitman Arts Center, Camden, NJ
When: 12:00 p.m.
Monday isn't just Memorial Day, it's also writer Walt Whitman's birthday. Celebrate it at this reading featuring a variety of authors.
Sports
Flyers vs. Blackhaws (Away)
When: 8:00 p.m.
Phillies vs. Braves (Away)
When: 1:05 p.m.