Memorial Day,
celebrated the last Monday in May (in 2008 it's on May 26), is observed to pay tribute to those that have paid the ultimate
sacrifice in defense of our freedom.
Traditional Memorial Day remembrance activities:
- Fly the flag at half mast until noon
- Participate in a memorial celebration
- Offer a minute of silence and contemplation at 3:00pm
Memorial Day (weekend) parties consist of celebrating freedom
with family and friends. Customary BBQ's, family and friend
get-togethers and how you decorate makes all the difference. We
have found for you fun decorations, patriotic music and costumes
to make your party fun for all!
Food:
Any of the standard
picnic or BBQ foods will make your get-together special.
Potato salad,
steaks on the grill, together with plenty of refreshments are
the basics needed for your successful party. Add plenty of
finger food
and sodas for the kids and you're completely ready for the good
times to begin.
Resources:
Setting up for your party:
Decorations are a must for
this celebration. Add and American Flag to your front door, add some
streamers from your eaves, trees and/or front door. Even if you live in
an apartment you can have
streamers from
your balcony to show all that can see how committed you are in the
distinctiveness of the USA.
Make it a
Memorial Day Costume Party
Everyone loves
costume parties! And what a better reason to dress up than become
one of your American Heroes in full costume! Forget the
luau theme this time around, ask the
people you invite to dress as their favorite war-time American.
 Action Soldier Standard Child G.I. Joe, "A Real American Hero". More ... |
Astronaut NASA Large Now you too can be an official NASA astronaut. More ... |
Authentic Delta Force Child Medium Half pint hero! More ... |
Abraham Lincoln Child Small An awesome costume! Perfect for school projects and plays. More ... |
Child Robert E. Lee Medium Lead the Confederate army in the American Civil War More ... |
Child Robert E. Lee Large Lead the Confederate army in the American Civil War More ... |
 Captain America Dlx Muscle Child The champion of liberty and the American way! More ... |
 American Spirit Child This little lady is proud to be from the U.S.A.! More ... |
Patriotic Cheerleader Toddler Red Isn't she so cute! More ... |
Hat Uncle Sam, Felt A great 4th of July hat! More ... |
Uncle Sam Foam Hat A great hat for your Halloween costume or for 4th! More ... |
Uncle Sam Hats Red Great for plays or patriotic costumes! More ... |
Admiral Hat A great hat for your naval officer costume! (Adult) More ... |
 Airplane Pilot Hat A classic pilot cap. More ... |
 Top Hat, American Flag Let's hear it for the red, white and blue! More ... |
Deluxe Felt Campaign Hat Deluxe Felt Campaign Hat More ... |
Republican Elephant Mask Perfect for any election or political rally! More ... |
 Army Man Action Figure Mask PVC Our "company" camouflage is a mask! More ... |
 Democractic Donkey Mask It's never to early to get ready for the next election or political rally! More ... |
 General Adult Costume A great costume for George Washington or Napoleon. More ... |
 Eagle Ultra Light Mascot New technology! Now offering a lightweight, breathable mascot costume designed for your comfort and amusement. Ultra Light Mascots sold exclusively at BuyCostumes.com! More ... |