Memorial Day is the unofficial start of the summer season. However, school is still in session for just over 2 weeks and summer solstice isn’t for a few more weeks.
Ann Arbor Memorial Day Parades & other Events
There are typically several Memorial Day Parades in the Ann Arbor area. These parades tend to be simple, respectful parades that often include a remembrance Memorial Day ceremonies to honor fallen soldiers. The Glacier Highlands parade is typically the only one in Ann Arbor, although Dexter, Saline, and Ypsilanti typically have parades.
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 💙🆓 | May 25 9:00am | Ypsilanti Memorial Day Parade at Downtown Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | May 25 10:00am-11:30am | Ann Arbor's Memorial Day Parade at Glacier Highlands Park, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | May 25 10:00am | Dexter Memorial Day Parade at Monument Park, Dexter Michigan |
| 💙🆓 | May 25 10:00am | Saline Memorial Day Parade at Downtown Saline, Saline Michigan |
Other Michigan Memorial Day Events Near Ann Arbor
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | May 25 10:30am-11:30am | Baby Playgroup at Malletts Creek Branch Library, Ann Arbor Michigan |
| 💙🎟 | May 25 1:30pm-3:45pm | Twelve O'Clock High at Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor MI |
| 💙🎟 | May 25 7:30pm | Cirque Italia Water Circus Atlantis at Washtenaw Farm Council Fairgrounds, Ann Arbor Michigan |
Swimming
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer swim season. All pools, water parks, and lakes open this weekend.
Splash the Day Away at an Ann Arbor Water Park
Your water-loving, adventure seeking kids will have a blast at these Ann Arbor Water Parks. These parks feature large water slides, spray playgrounds, lazy rivers, wave pools, and so much more. Outdoor Water Parks Outdoor water parks operate seasonally – typically Memorial Day to Labor Day. These are a great way to spend a summer […]
Ann Arbor Parks for Splashing
While there are plenty of great pool options in and around Ann Arbor, warm temperatures can happen before they open for the summer or after they close. Fortunately, there are several parks and playgrounds that have creeks, rivers, or lakes that can be visited year round. This list includes only locations without a vehicle admission […]
The Best Ann Arbor Outdoor Pools to Visit in 2026
Summer and the outdoor swim season is almost over. Find the best Ann Arbor pools that you can visit today and all summer long. The only public pool open before Memorial Day is Fuller Park which opens for the 2026 season on May 10. With school now starting before Labor Day, pools are cutting their […]
Places that are Open Memorial Day Weekend Near Me
These places are typically open on Memorial Day. We will adjust as we see posts
- Swimming pools
- Buhr Park Pool
- Fuller Park Pool
- Rolling Hills County Park Water Park
- Movie Theaters
- Rave Cinemas
- Emagine Theater
- Michigan & State Theater
- Animals & Nature Trails
- Matthaei Botanical Gardens – Conservatory and gardens closed trails open & Nichols Arboretum
- Leslie Science & Nature Center Grounds, Trails, & Raptor Enclosures
- Creature Conservancy – Outdoor Display Animals
- Food
- Grocery Stores (hours may be limited)
Places that are Closed
We will continue to monitor social media for announcements.
- The Ride – Ann Arbor Transit Authority will not be providing services on Memorial Day.
- UM Museums
- Ann Arbor District Library
- Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
- Ypsilanti District Library (Closed Sunday and Monday)
- Dexter District Library (Closed Sunday and Monday)
- Saline District Library (Closed Satuday-Monday)
Memorial Day Weekend Getaways
We typically stay home for the long weekend, but many families who own a vacation home up north head up. It may be late to book a good place for Memorial Day Weekend, but you can still plan a day trip.
A few of our favorite day trip choices:
- Cedar Point
- Toledo Zoo
- Greenfield Village
- Detroit Zoo
- Detroit Tigers Game
- Frankenmuth
For a Lake Michigan day trip, St Joseph, MI is not bad for a day trip.
For next year include information in the Memorial Day ceremony at Arborcrest cemetery. It actually is on Sunday at 2pm.