2024 Memorial Day Guide

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, but it's also a time to recognize and remember those who have died performing their military duties serving in the United States Armed Forces. Bucks County will be honoring our veterans throughout the weekend with events and parades. Find all of Bucks County's Memorial Day happenings right here. Take a moment to reflect and enjoy the weekend.

Memorial Day Ceremony | Washington Crossing Park

Sunday, May 26th, 1 pm
1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA

Washington Crossing Historic Park is holding its annual Memorial Day ceremony at the gravesite of Continental soldiers located near the Thompson-Neely House. The observation will include a colonial color guard, fife and drum music, Revolutionary War reenactors, veterans, and other honored guests. Major General (R) Wesley E. Craig Jr. will be the keynote speaker. His major Federal military decorations include: the Army Distinguished Service Medal; Legion of Merit; Meritorious Service Medal (fourth award); Army Commendation Medal (second award); Army Achievement Medal; and the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (fifth award). He is a member of the US Army National ROTC Hall of Fame, inducted in 2016. His major National Guard awards include the Pennsylvania Distinguished Service Medal; North Carolina Distinguished Service Medal; Pennsylvania Meritorious Service Medal (second award); Pennsylvania Service Ribbon (ninth award); and two Governor’s Meritorious Unit Citations.

Memorial Main Street Mile

Monday, May 27th, 8:15 am
Main Street, Yardley, PA

Celebrate Memorial Day with a chip-timed 1-mile race on Main Street in historic Yardley Borough to benefit American Legion Post 317. The Memorial Main Street Mile race will begin at Wells Fargo Bank (225 South Main Street) and finishes at the Yardley Meeting House (25 North Main Street).

Memorial Day Celebration | Washington Crossing National Cemetery

Monday, May 27th, 11-11:45 am
830 Highland Ave, Newtown, PA

There will be a celebration at Washington Crossing National Cemetery from 11 – 11:45 am. All are welcome to attend.

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4th Annual Memorial Day Chili Cook-Off

Sunday, May 26th, 1 -3 pm
Newtown Brewing Company, 103 Penns Trail, Newtown, PA

You think you have the best Chili recipe? Well let's see! Bring your best Chili in a slow cooker, hot and ready to serve. You can do meatless, spicy, white, or surprise ingredient…whatever makes yours the best! Guests will be able to try all the Chili entries (for free!) and vote on the best with plenty of prizes and bragging rights for the winner!

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Memorial Day Weekend at The Washington House

May 24-26
136 N Main St, Sellersville, PA

Celebrate the start of Summer with Lobster Rolls served with potato salad and coleslaw, Washington House-style! Dine in for lunch or dinner Friday through Sunday and pair your meals with a classic summer cocktail! Reservations recommended, these sell out fast! Let them know how many Lobster Rolls you plan to order when making your reservation

Sesame Place Memorial Day Celebration

May 25th & 26th
100 Sesame Rd, Langhorne, PA

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at Sesame Place! Don’t miss photos with Elmo dressed in festive red, white, and blue all weekend at Photos with Elmo & Friends. Then, take in the spectacular “C is for Celebrate” fireworks display! Rock out with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster and Count von Count, as their music fills the air and the sky is covered with colorful bursts of brilliance. Watch them paint the sky red (and green and blue) from inside the park. This impressive display will certainly give you something to celebrate on this Memorial Day Weekend! Fireworks will be on Sunday, May 26!

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Memorial Tea Picnic

May 23 & 24
301 W Butler Ave, Chalfont, PA

Join The Talking Teacup for a delightful start to Memorial Day weekend at their Memorial Tea Picnic event on May 23rd and May 24th! Enjoy a special picnic-style luncheon tea experience with unique seasonal flavors. Seatings are available at 12pm only, and space is limited, so reserve your spot soon. Indulge in a specially curated menu for $32.95 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and secured with a credit card, with a cancellation notice of at least 3 days. Don't miss this chance to kick off the holiday weekend with delicious tea and delightful company. Call today to book your table!

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Sellersville Borough Memorial Day & Sesquicentennial Parade

Saturday, May 25th, 10 am
Diamond Street at East Clymer Ave, Sellersville

Join Sellersville Borough to celebrate their Sesquicentennial Anniversary by watching or participating in the Memorial Day Parade. The parade starts at 10:00 a.m. on Diamond Street at East Clymer Avenue, continues south onto Grandview Avenue to South Main Street, through town to Temple Avenue, turns right onto Temple Avenue, then enters Lake Lenape Park from the Walnut Street/Boy Scout Cabin entrance. The Memorial Service & Sesquicentennial Service will begin at approximately 11:15 a.m. at the monument off Main Street.

Penndel-Hulmeville Memorial Day Parade

Saturday, May 25

The Penndel-Hulmeville Memorial Day Parade was founded with the intent to honor those who work to defend our beautiful country. The parade starts at Lincoln Ave to Ford, R/T Ford to Main, R/T Main to Bellevue, stop at Memorial for prayer, proceed up Bellevue to Hulmeville Ave, stop at Memorial for a prayer, go to Woodland Ave, L/T Woodland to Hulmeville, L/T Hulmeville to Penndel Memorial Ball Field.

Doylestown Memorial Day Parade

May 27th

The Doylestown Memorial Day Parade is conducted annually for the sole purpose of honoring those American Veterans whose sacrifices in defense of our nation and its democratic ideals are responsible for the freedoms we enjoy today. Having celebrated its 155th anniversary in 2023, it is the oldest Memorial Day Parade in the United States. The Doylestown Memorial Day Parade is conducted annually for the sole purpose of honoring those American Veterans whose sacrifices in defense of our nation and its democratic ideals are responsible for the freedoms we enjoy today. Having celebrated its 155th anniversary in 2023, it is the oldest Memorial Day Parade in the United States.