10 Things to Do for Memorial Day!

SAN DIEGO, CA — A variety of ceremonies and other events will take place Memorial Day weekend in San Diego County to pay tribute to military personnel who lost their lives in service to their country.

"Legacy Week" at San Diego's USS Midway Museum is the highlight of the three-day weekend in San Diego. The annual celebration honors and remembers military heroes and celebrates the region's military heritage. Events include live entertainment on the flight deck, meet-and-greet with veteran aviators, a "Top Gun" screening, an interactive Remembrance Wall, a Memorial Day wreath ceremony, and more.

Below are some other events nearby:

• Belmont in Bloom, Belmont Park, San Diego

• Nighttime Zoo, San Diego Zoo, San Diego

• North Park Music Fest, North Park Mini Park, San Diego

• Rescue Jr. Opening Weekend, SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego

• San Diego International Fringe Festival, Balboa Park, San Diego

• Santee Street Fair and Craft Beer Festival, Santee

• Sesame Summer Splash, Sesame Place San Diego, Chula Vista

• Summer Block Party, Legoland California, Carlsbad

• Summer Movies in the Park, various locations, San Diego County

• Vista Strawberry Festival, Main Street Historical area, Vista

Honoring those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom is the most important duty we have this memorial day