Memorial Day is more than the unofficial start of summer. It is a time to pause, remember, and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
Across the communities Morrisette Packaging serves, local organizations, cities, veterans groups, cemeteries, and visitor bureaus are hosting ceremonies and Memorial Day weekend events that give families, coworkers, and neighbors meaningful ways to observe the holiday.
Below are several Memorial Day events and resources local to our key markets.
Charlotte, NC
In Charlotte, Gethsemane Cemetery and Memorial Gardens will host a Memorial Day Ceremony 2026 on Monday, May 25, from 10 AM to 12 PM. The ceremony is designed to honor those who died in service to the country and includes a guest speaker, CMPD Honor Guard presentation, musical tributes, and other moments of remembrance.
For those looking for additional activities around the long weekend, Charlotte-area event calendars and local roundups are also highlighting Memorial Day weekend happenings throughout the city, including family activities, sports, and community events.
Hickory, NC
Hickory’s local visitor site lists Memorial Day weekend activities, including the Memorial Day Weekend Sale at Hickory Furniture Mart, scheduled for May 24–25, 2026. Visit Hickory’s event calendar also highlights other family-friendly attractions and events happening in the area over the holiday weekend.
While Hickory-specific remembrance ceremony listings were more limited at the time of this roundup, nearby community events and regional observances may offer additional opportunities to pause and honor the meaning of the day.
Roanoke, VA
In Virginia’s Blue Ridge, Memorial Day weekend brings together remembrance, outdoor recreation, and community events. Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge describes the weekend as an opportunity to honor fallen heroes while enjoying the region’s lakes, rivers, trails, and mountain scenery.
The Roanoke region also features Memorial Day weekend events such as Festival in the Park, a long-running downtown Roanoke tradition, along with other local activities and community gatherings.
Greenville, SC
Greenville will host a Memorial Day Celebration on Monday, May 25, from 10 AM to 12 PM at County Square. According to the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the event will include the unveiling of 170 Revolutionary War Patriots added to the Greenville County Veteran Monument, along with remarks from historians, researchers, and public officials.
Additional Greenville-area Memorial Day weekend listings include the City of Mauldin Memorial Day Ceremony at the Mauldin Veterans Memorial on Monday, May 25, at 11 AM.
Columbia, SC
The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs has published a statewide list of 2026 Memorial Day events, including several Midlands-area observances near Columbia. These include ceremonies and remembrance events in communities such as South Congaree, Chapin, Lexington, and surrounding areas.
For Columbia-area residents, these events provide several ways to participate in Memorial Day remembrance close to home.
Greensboro, NC
In the Greensboro/Triad market, the Carolina Field of Honor Memorial Day Observance in Kernersville offers a meaningful place for reflection. The Greensboro Chamber listing notes that Veterans Bridge Home is hosting the ceremony at the Carolina Field of Honor, located within Triad Park.
Visit Greensboro describes the Carolina Field of Honor as a tribute to the men and women who served in the Armed Forces, with a mission of honoring service and educating families and children about sacrifice and freedom.
Raleigh, NC
In the Raleigh and Triangle area, Memorial Day weekend includes both remembrance ceremonies and family-friendly events. Triangle on the Cheap lists several Memorial Day weekend ceremonies and observances across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Garner, Apex, Knightdale, and surrounding communities. Memorial Day 2026 falls on Monday, May 25, and the long weekend begins Friday, May 22.
Raleigh-area listings also include events such as the Historic Oakwood Cemetery Memorial Service, scheduled for Monday, May 25, from 4 PM to 5 PM.
A Day to Remember
Whether you attend a formal ceremony, visit a veterans memorial, spend time with family, or simply pause for a quiet moment of gratitude, Memorial Day gives each of us an opportunity to remember the people behind the freedoms we enjoy.
At Morrisette Packaging, we are grateful for the communities we serve across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. This Memorial Day, we join our neighbors in honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
