Memorial Day falls on the last Monday in May — this year May 25 — so the weekend prior is full of fun celebrations. Make the most of the long weekend by checking out these family-friendly events and festivals in the Pittsburgh area!
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Greater Pittsburgh Food Truck Festival | Washington
This food festival open Friday through Sunday takes place at the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows on Memorial Day weekend every year and is a great way to discover new food favorites in the Pittsburgh area. There’s also plenty of live music and entertainment to enjoy!
Free | pghfoodtruckfest.com
ROCK THE BOAT Pittsburgh All-White Memorial Day Weekend 2026 Party Cruise!
Leave the kids at home for this white party on a yacht! From 10 p.m. Saturday through 2 a.m. Sunday, enjoy live DJs, delicious food and drink and lots of fun things to do, all while taking a relaxing boat ride on the Monongahela River. All-white attire is required.
$53.48 | www.rocktheboatpittsburgh.com
Monday
Lawrenceville Memorial Day Parade | Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville’s annual Memorial Day parade is one of the oldest in the country, starting at 36th and Butler St. at 10 a.m. and ending with a formal ceremony held at the Allegheny Cemetery at 3 p.m. It’s common to see veterans’ groups, community organizations, marching bands and even classic cars in the procession, so it’s a great way for kids to engage with the holiday.
Free | lvpgh.com
2026 Annual Memorial Day Ceremony | Pleasant Hills
This annual ceremony, held from 11 a.m. to noon at Jefferson Memorial Cemetery & Funeral Home, can be a way for families to share the meaning behind Memorial Day with their children.
It includes guest speakers and musical performances, as well as recognition of every veteran served by the cemetery and funeral home over the past year.
Free | jeffersonmemorial.com
Memorial Day Ceremony & Celebration | North Oakland
The Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum holds its annual Memorial Day event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., which includes museum tours, family-friendly activities and themed entertainment. There will also be a tribute to post-9/11 veterans from Pennsylvania available to view for the duration of the event.
Free | soldiersandsailorshall.org
Hookstown Grange Annual Memorial Day Car Cruise | Hookstown
This car parade is completely free to view and participate in, with all kinds of cars welcome! The annual tradition is usually followed by a car show at Hookstown Fairgrounds. Aim to arrive before 10:30 a.m., as the road will be closed from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Free | visitbeavercounty.com
Memorial Day Ceremony 2026
May 24, 1-2 p.m. | New Hope, PA
Washington Crossing Historic Park will be honoring Revolutionary War soldiers from Pennsylvania during this ceremony at the Revolutionary War Soldiers’ Gravesite, featuring a colonial color guard, historical reenactors and a keynote speaker from the military community.
Free | washingtoncrossingpark.org
