Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer in Destin, so it's no surprise that there are tons of fun events happening. If you're planning a trip to Destin or 30A over Memorial Day Weekend, you'll have no problem finding events your whole family will enjoy. With a variety of concerts and celebrations in the area, Destin is the place to be over Memorial Day Weekend!
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration at Baytowne Wharf
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If you're looking for a fun activity your whole family will enjoy this Memorial Day Weekend, the celebration at Baytowne Wharf is the place to go. Enjoy a live musical performance by Forrest Williams Band on Sunday from 7 pm to 9 pm. There's also free kids activities from 6 pm to 9 pm on Sunday. On Monday, the Sandestin Veterans will present a Memorial Day program at 5 pm and there will be a live music performance by Coconut Radio from 7 pm to 9 pm. Best of all, enjoy a free fireworks show at 9:15 pm on Monday to celebrate Memorial Day.
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration at HarborWalk Village
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Head over to the Destin Harbor for the Memorial Day Weekend Celebration at HarborWalk Village. Enjoy live music on the main stage all weekend long, including performances by Heritage on May 25th from 7:30 pm-10:15 pm and Andy Vela on May 26th from 7 pm-9 pm. Additionally, there will even be fireworks over the harbor and a fire-spinning performance from Just Add Water on Sunday. All in all, this is the perfect event for all ages this Memorial Day.
Eglin Memorial Day Gate-to-Gate Run
On Monday, May 27th, celebrate Memorial Day with the Eglin Memorial Day Gate-to-Gate Run. The 4.4-mile race begins at 7 am on Monday morning and the kids fun-run starts at 9 am at Unity Park on Eglin Air Force Base. Overall, this is a great event for those searching for a way to get active this Memorial Day Weekend.
Band Together Benefit Concert at Rosemary Beach
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Give back to the community while having a blast this Memorial Day at Band Together Benefit Concert. This concert benefits HOPE Panhandle, which is a newly formed nonprofit organization that aims to rebuild the PCB and Lynn Haven community after Hurricane Michael. Head over to the St. Augustine Green in Rosemary Beach at 6 pm on Monday to enjoy a concert featuring Lee Brice & Friends, dancing, and food.
Overall, Destin is the perfect place to spend your holiday weekend. With so many events, your entire family is in for a treat. Whether you're searching for a fun concert, fireworks show, or race, Destin has you covered this Memorial Day. Additionally, if you haven't booked your vacation rental for your trip yet, Five Star still has a few homes available and we offer a 5% military discount. Happy Memorial Day!