Throughout the communities we serve, Memorial Day Weekend offers meaningful ways to pause, remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Across the Oklahoma City metro, families and friends can take part in patriotic ceremonies, community festivals, 5K run/walks and other local events that bring people together in remembrance. To help you plan the weekend, we’ve gathered a few of our top picks happening across the region.
Memorial Day Historical Brass Band Performance – Edmond, OK
Enjoy a morning of music by the Edmond Memorial Historical Brass Band as they play a selection of Civil War-era music at the Edmond History Museum. The band has the unique distinction of being the only high-school level Civil War Band in the United States, where the wind instruments are completely period correct.
35th Annual Chuck Wagon Festival – Oklahoma City, OK
Come out to the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum for family fun at the Chuck Wagon Festival on Memorial Day Weekend. This two-day event features chuck wagon food samples, Native food samples, artisan demonstrations, crafts, live music, Western re-enactors and more.
The Paseo Arts Festival — Oklahoma City, OK
The Paseo Arts Festival, is a free event held annually over Memorial Day weekend in Oklahoma City’s Paseo Arts District, showcasing works from over 80 juried artists nationwide. The festival features diverse art forms such as painting, sculpture and pottery, along with over 50 live music performers and a variety of food and drinks vendors.
23rd Annual Norman Veteran’s Center Car Show – Norman, OK
Have a passion for classic cars? Then head to Norman for the 23rd Annual Veteran’s Center Classic Car Show on May 23! Featuring one-of-a-kind classic cars and two classes of cars from before 1950 and after. Indulge in delicious bites from local food vendors while you enjoy the show.
Memorial Day weekend blends remembrance with community spirit and outdoor fun, making it a great chance to honor our heroes and enjoy time with family and friends near home.
