Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service.  As in years past, the airmen and soldiers of the Georgia National Guard will be hosting a Memorial Day Festival in Rousakis Plaza on River Street to remember those who have paid the highest price possible for our freedom.

Events will kick-off Friday, May 28th at noon with an Opening Ceremony in Rousakis Plaza to be followed by near round-the-clock military demonstrations, live bands and music, arts and crafts vendors and a large variety of food and beverage booths.  A complete schedule of events is attached separately.

 A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Georgia National Guard Family Support Foundation. 

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule of Events:

 

Friday, May 28

Noon - Opening Ceremony

12:30 p.m. – Coast Guard Demonstartion

1-2 p.m. - Midnight Rocker

2-4 p.m. - 530th Air Guard Band of the South

4-7 p.m. - Midnight Rocker

7-9 p.m. - 530th Air Guard Band of the South

9-Midnight - Midnight Rocker

 

Saturday, May 29

Noon-2 p.m. - Midnight Rocker

2-4 p.m. - 116th Army Guard Band

4-7 p.m. - Midnight Rocker

7-9 p.m. - 116th Army Guard Band

9-Midnight - Midnight Rocker

 

Sunday May 30

Noon-6 p.m. - Midnight Rocker

6 p.m. - Festival Closes

The Memorial Day Festival also includes:

 

Arts and Crafts Vendors,

 A Large Variety of Food and Beverage Booths, 

Entertainment for the entire Family!

 

Proceeds from this event go to the Georgia National Guard Family Support Foundation

This Foundation is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501(C)(3) organization