Visit Orlando For A Great Memorial Day Weekend Getaway
Memorial Day was first observed on May 30, 1868 in order for Americans nationwide to remember the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers. This day was originally called Decoration Day, as the first participants of the holiday helped to decorate the graves of 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers buried in the Arlington National Cemetery. Decades later Congress passed the National Holiday Act of 1971, declaring the last Monday in May as a federal holiday honoring those who gave their all for this country.
A tradition of the holiday in years past was to wear red poppies on Memorial Day and for the community to participate in the decorating of graves in the towns local cemeteries. An American flag was placed at each of the soldiers grave sites.
Today many Americans still practice tradition of the flag etiquette and many cities and small towns will hold Memorial Day parades in our soldiers’ honor. At 3p.m. local time, Americans may observe a moment of remembrance and respect by taking a moment of silence. This day is a time for our country to unite once more and remember and reflect on those who have provided such a heroic deed to our country.
Families come together each year for the 3 day weekend hosting the Memorial Day holiday. If you are looking for the perfect place to celebrate as a family and remember those who keep our country safe, come and visit Orlando where you’ll find tons of activities throughout the month of May. You can attend the jammin’ Florida Music Festival, the Orlando International Fringe Festival or a unique festivity known as Star Wars Weekends at Disney (a celebration of the Star Wars film series). Or is kickin’ back around the house more your style? Then bring the family to Orlando and stay in your favorite vacation rental home, light up the BBQ grill and let the kids enjoy a sparkling private pool in the sunshine. DVRO will surely help you plan your Memorial Day weekend getaway. Local events and festivals will be posted in the future.
