Memorial Day 2019
Memorial Day is a day to remember the men and women who served our country with pride and gratitude. As Ronald Reagan said in his Memorial Day speech, “Today is the day we put aside to remember fallen heroes and to pray that no heroes will ever have to die for us again. It’s a day of thanks for the valor of others, a day to remember the splendor of America and those of her children who rest in this cemetery and others. It’s a day to be with family and remember.”
Our hope is that we all remember the true reason for this holiday. It is not just a day off from work. This day is a day to celebrate our families. The family members that remain, and the ones we have loved and lost. On this Memorial Day, let us embrace our family members and share this day making memories.
The Mosquito Joe of Kentuckiana team is here to help give you some ideas of how to celebrate and remember with family and friends this Memorial Day. There are many things to do on holiday weekends, but we’ve narrowed down our top 10 activities for Memorial Day.
10 Memorial Day activities to do with family and friends:
- Host a BBQ for your friends, family, or neighbors
- Donate flowers to the graveyards of fallen soldiers
- Create Memorial Day arts and crafts with your children
- Take a moment of silence for those who have fallen
- Explore a park
- Go to a museum
- Have a scavenger hunt
- Go to a pool or spray park
- Go fishing
- Enjoy a baseball game
Events happening locally in Owensboro that are family friendly:
To kick start this Memorial Day weekend, here are few events happening locally in Owensboro, KY that we think you ought to know about!
Friday, May 24th:
Friday after 5 – This downtown, summer-long event has been named one of the Top 10 festivals in Kentucky because of it free family events, food trucks, live bands and entertainment!
Saturday, May 25th:
Live on the Banks! Is a FREE family friendly outdoor concert series from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Spray Parks and Pools: Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and many of the pools and spray parks in Owensboro will be opening this weekend! The spray parks opening include Legion Park, Kendall-Perkins Park, and Smothers Park. The public pools opening for the summer include Cravens and Combest.
Sunday, May 26th:
Movies on the River: featuring Incredibles 2, is a FREE family friendly event at the Riverpark Center at 7:00 pm.
Happy Memorial Day from the Mosquito Joe of Kentuckiana team! However you celebrate the holiday weekend, remember that mosquitoes don’t have to be on your guest list as you and your family and friends enjoy the weekend. Let Mosquito Joe of Kentuckiana make your Memorial Day and entire summer itch-free. Don’t forget to ask us about our $39 first treatment special! As always, let us help you make outside fun again, call 270-405-8275 for more information! We wish everyone a wonderful holiday weekend as we honor and remember all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
