Today, we celebrate Memorial Day by remembering and honoring all those who have given the greatest sacrifice of all by giving their lives while in military service to our country. For many, this will be a sober day, as they decorate the graves of family members or friends. This day also caps a weekend that symbolizes the start of the summer season, with picnics, parades, concerts, and trips to the beach. However you spend your day, we encourage you to be safe and continue to follow local health and safety protocols.

Still looking for things to do? Here some free events for your consideration:

May 31; starting at 11 a.m.
Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade
Sponsored by the United Military Veterans of Kings County
Starts on 3rd Ave. & 75th St.

May 31; 7 p.m.
LIVESTREAM: Annual Free Memorial Day Concert
New York Philharmonic
On NYPhil+ (streaming service)

Find more events on TimeOut. Learn about the history of Memorial Day at History.com.