Weekend Planner: Memorial Day Weekend Edition

Patch has found a variety of local events for you to choose from this Memorial Day Weekend. 

Memorial Day Programs:

• The band Young Relics will perform rock 'n' roll hits from the 60s and 70s at on Friday, May 25 to help kick off Sunset Grille's Memorial Day/Rolling Thunder weekend.
• On Monday, May 28, the will hold a 9 a.m. ceremony at the cemetery at . At 11 a.m., Brigadier General Bob Ranck will be the keynote speaker during a ceremony at the Annandale Island Cannon at the intersection of Backlick Road and Columbia Pike.
• at Burke Centre Conservancy, Burke.  Monday, May 28 at 10 a.m.
• City of Alexandria Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Mount Vernon RECenter, Alexandria.  Monday, May 28 at 11 a.m.

Legally Blonde: The Musical

• Where: , Annandale
• When: Friday, May 25 and Saturday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m.
• Why Go: KMT Musical Theater is made up of local teens, and this musical is based on the 2001 movie featuring Elle Woods’ comedic journey through law school.
• Price:  Adults $12; Kids 12 and Under $6

35th Annual Memorial Day Jazz Festival

• Where: Waterfront Park, Alexandria
• When: Monday, May 28 from 1 – 6 p.m.
• Why Go: Featuring a wide range of jazz styles with the Navy Band Commodores, Marcus Johnson, Barbara Martin Trio featuring Liz Barnes, and Al Williams.
• Price: FREE

Nature Highlights:

• Snake and Turtle Feeding at , Annandale.  Sunday, May 27 at 2:30 p.m.  For ages 4 and up.  $5 - $7 per person – registration required.
• Campground Wildlife at Pohick Bay Regional Park, Lorton.  Friday, May 25 at 7 p.m.  FREE – registration required. 
• Fresh Water Ecology at Mason Neck State Park, Lorton.  Saturday, May 26 at Noon.  Weekend parking fee is $4 per vehicle.
• Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Belle Haven Park and Marina, Alexandria.  Sunday, May 27 at 8 a.m.  FREE. 
• Kayak Tour at Pohick Bay Regional Park, Lorton.  Sunday, May 27 from 8 a.m. – Noon.  For ages 8 and up.  $30 per person – reservations required.