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Old 05-20-2011, 05:16 PM
 
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I realize that it is a "Yankee" holiday, but my wife and I will be coming to the area Memorial weekend and would like to know if there are any special events/happenings we should consider attending? Danke!

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Old 05-20-2011, 09:39 PM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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What type of events are you looking for?

Most of the towns celebrate with a Memorial Day parade. Lakewood Ranch will host one at their main street on Sunday at noon. Sarasota will host a parade downtown on Main street on Monday 5/30, starting at 10:00 am. There's also a concert at the Phillippi Estate Park at 5:00 pm on Memorial Day - if you're going, they suggest you bring lawn chairs.

If you're looking for more of a party, there's a big BBQ bash at Vinoy Park in downtown St. Pete on Saturday starting at 11:00 am. There will be bands and music.

A couple of local bars will be hosting big weekend parties, but if you're looking for more of that type of celebrating, you might try the St. Pete beach area for more parties.

Have fun, but please don't drink and drive.
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Old 05-21-2011, 05:28 AM
 
Location: Lemon Bay, Englewood, FL
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Boat party in Placida all weekend, just east of the toll bridge to Gasparilla Island. Hundreds of boats anchored on/around a small island and bands playing on a barge.
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Old 05-21-2011, 08:40 AM
 
Location: Port Charlotte, FL
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Memorial Day parade downtown Sarasota May 30, 10am. From 301 & Main Street to Gulfstream. Ceremony after the parade at ChaplainJ.D.HamelPark on Gulfstream Ave.

MemorialDayGarden Tour and Plant Sale - May 30, 9am. Cocoanut St between 38th and 39th. Stroll through a one acre botanical garden that hosts a Koi pond with waterfall and tropical plants from all over the world.

Salute To Veterans Memorial Day Concert May 30, 5-7pm $5. In PhilippiPark, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Lawn chairs and coolers welcome.

Memorial Day Weekend at the Bearded Clam - The Bearded Clam Waterfront Rest and Tiki Bar - May 28, 11am. 7150 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Relax tiki side and catch the ocean breezes sipping a cool beverage and enjoying fantastic eats while the kids play by the pool. Decor, live music, dinner specials, and daily drink deals.
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