Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday coming up on Monday, May 26 this year. We’ve prepared the city’s most celebrated Memorial Day in Detroit weekend plans. Observed on the last Monday of May, many will be mourning their loved ones who died serving in the United States Armed Forces. Take the time to remember and honor the past and present military personnel of all ages and encourage younger generations to do the same.
Memorial Day is considered the unofficial start to summer for everyone across the U.S. Detroiters and metro Detroiters will have a few huge festivities to get everyone involved. Techno music, dance & electronic music fanatics are gearing up to show up and support the best beats coming from tons of the hottest DJs around. Detroit’s Movement Electronic Music Festival is all the buzz, but there are other exciting community gatherings to get pumped for The special Memorial Day Parade in Royal Oak will have the crowds rolling in for another annual street celebration as well.
Detroitisit rounded up a special list to look at ahead of time to know the city’s favorite Memorial Day in Detroit weekend events that include metro Detroit celebrations. Parade and party on for the season’s best events in Detroit. Get outside and bring the family together too.
2025 MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Date & Time: Parade kicks off at 9 AM
This list of exciting Memorial Day in Detroit weekend plans includes some of the most well-known events for Memorial Day in Detroit. We’re contributing to spread the news about his decade-old traditional tribute to all of our veterans. Come out and celebrate on Memorial Day for The Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade is one of the most prestigious parades held in Michigan. Click HERE to view the Royal Oak Michigan website for more details.
Location: Main Street and Lincoln Avenue in Royal Oak
STAGES & SHOWCASES, PHOTO @MOVEMENTDETROIT ON INSTAGRAM
MOVEMENT ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL
Dates: Day 1 (Saturday, May 24), Day 2 (Sunday, May 25), and Day 3 (Monday, May 26)
If you ask a bunch of residents of the local community what their Memorial Day in Detroit weekend plans are, there’s a good chance many will say they are attending Movement Detroit. After all, it’s the longest-running dance music events in the world! This festival spans over the Memorial Day weekend starting from Saturday and closing out on Monday. Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit will be crowded in the coolest way with a wide range of people migrating downtown to discover the amazement of showcases and stages livening up Techno City. The first day of the 2025 festival is Saturday, May 24 and it runs through Monday, May 26. 3-Day and 1-Day passes are on sale now, so click HERE to view the official website for more information.
Location: Hart Plaza-Detroit
DETROIT’S FINEST ELECTRONIC MUSIC, PHOTO COLLECTED DETROIT/RESIDENT ADVISOR
DETROIT’S FINEST: 3 DAYS OF ART & TECHNO (MOVEMENT AFTER-PARTY)
Date & Time: Saturday May 24 6:00 pm – Tuesday May 27 at 4:00 AM
This list of Memorial Day weekend plans in Detroit has an emphasis on music & parties. Make the most of your three days off with Movement Detroit afterparties. “Detroit’s Finest: 3 Days of Art & Techno (Movement After-Party)”is a beautiful blend of art and music, showcasing the vibrant cultural scene of Detroit. Held at the prestigious Collected Detroit gallery, the event merges fine arts with electronic music, featuring a lineup of 29 talented Detroit electronic artists. Come out and appreciate the curated tastes of seasoned sound designer and DJ, Tony Delgado and his partner Sam Kthar, a renowned Detroit artist who will also display her work. With diverse indoor and outdoor musical experiences, there is much sound to discover at this creative event. Expect to hear ambient, acid, glitch/IDM, techno, house, dub, and beats inspired by J Dilla. Click HERE to purchase early bird tickets for $40.
Location: Collected Detroit-905 Henry St, Detroit
MONDAYS IN THE NEW MONDAY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND DEBUT, PHOTO @MONDAYSISTHENEWMONDAY ON INSTAGRAM
MONDAY IS THE NEW MONDAYS AT MOTOR CITY WINE
Date & Time: Monday, May 26 from 2 PM-2 AM
This list of Memorial Day in Detroit weekend plans that’ll lift your spirits includes celebrating Mondays. Monday Is the New Monday is a weekly party that is reaching its 10-year anniversary. Make this year extra memorable by switching up the live music entertainment with this event making its Memorial Day weekend debut. Experience local favorites along with special outsider guests showing up at MotorCity Wine. An overflow of talent will be playing from the wild indoor and outdoor lineup of local favorites and special out-of-town guests. Minimum age is 21+. Click HERE to view the website for more information and to see the lineup along with the residents.
Location: MotorCity Wine-1949 Michigan Ave. Detroit
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