Memorial Day weekend, we remember our fallen men and women of the Armed Forces and honor their memory. It's a time to thank the Gold Star families for their courage and appreciate the freedoms their loved ones fought and died for.

As we celebrate the lives and legacies of our brave men and women, this Memorial Day holiday is the perfect time to enjoy and spend time with our families. Many family-friendly events are going on all weekend long in Southwest Louisiana. So you shouldn't have any trouble finding something to do!

Memorial Day weekend is also the jump-off of summer! Take a look at the schedule of events below for more details:

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24
MAY
Downtown at Sundown Concert Series
May 24 – Jun 14
Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center, 1001 Ryan St
Lake Charles, LA

24 - 25
MAY
Smoke On The Water
Fri, 3:00 - 6:00 PM; Sat, 8:00 - 6:00 PM
North Beach/Interstate 10 - Lake Charles
N. Lakeshore Dr.
Lake Charles, LA

24 - 26
MAY
90th Annual Bonnie And Clyde Festival
Downtown Gibsland, LA

25
MAY
Wings of Wonder and All Things Birds exhibit
Tuten Park
3801 Nelson Rd. 10 am-noon
Lake Charles, LA

26
MAY
L.A. ROXX at Panorama
Sun, May 26 – Mon, May 27
Panorama Music House, 331 Broad St
Lake Charles, LA

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27
MAY
Avenue of Flags
Mon, 6 -5 pm
Orange Grove & Graceland, Leddie repast A, 2023 Broad St
Lake Charles, LA

27
MAY
Memorial Day Chillin And Grillin
Mon, 12 – 2 PM
Beyonder Resort Cajun Moon, 4631 LA-27
Sulphur, LA
Sat, 10 - Noon

27
MAY
Lake Charles Traditional EMT Class
Mon, 8 AM
National EMS Academy, 721 Enterprise Blvd
Lake Charles, LA

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27
MAY
Memorial Day 1/2 Murph!
Mon, 2 PM
1403 W Napoleon St
Sulphur, LA

27
MAY
All Ages! Deep in the Bayou
Mon, 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Painting with a Twist, 611 W Prien Lake Rd
Lake Charles, LA

27
MAY
Scuba VBS 2024
Mon, May 27 – Sat, Jun 1
543 Marcantel Rd
Dequincy, LA

27
MAY
In My Crafting Era Camp
Mon, May 27 – Wed, May 29
Niche Creative Studio, 4706 Common St
Lake Charles, LA

27
MAY
Dan Alten (Good Stand-Up Comedy) at OB's
Mon, 8 – 10 PM
Old Bastard's Bar and Grill, 1301 Ryan St
Lake Charles, LA

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