Memorial Day Parades May 27
We have a couple of very nice Memorial Day parades in our area, if you are looking for something to do on Monday.
The De Pere Kiwanis parade starts at 10am on Monday morning. It begins at West De Pere High School, then winds its way through town and across the bridge, before ending near the Kress Library. Following the parade, around 12:15pm, there will be a Veteran’s Salute on the mainstage of Celebrate De Pere. For more information on the De Pere parade, click here.
The City of Appleton parade begins at 9am on Monday. The parade route starts at College Avenue at Appleton Street and ends at the entrance to Riverside Cemetery. There will be a ceremony in the cemetery immediately following the parade. More information on the Appleton parade can be found by clicking here.
Neville Public Museum: Golden Age of Video Games May 25 – Sept. 3, 2013
If you were a child of the 80′s and 90′s, then you might want to take a trip down memory lane with the Neville Public Museum’s latest exhibit.
It’s called the Golden Age of Video Games and runs from May 25 – September 3, 2013.
Think Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Donkey Kong and Frogger in those giant arcade-sized machines. In fact, there are more than 80 original arcade games on display.
Brown County residents can get in free to the Neville every Wednesday from 6 – 8pm with proof of residency.
For more information on this exhibit, click here.
Celebrate De Pere May 25 – 27
Celebrate De Pere is almost here! The Memorial weekend festival at Voyageur Park is one of the biggest summer events in the area. This year, the fun starts on Saturday, May 25.
The big draw at Celebrate is usually the music, with two stages hosting bands all day long. This year, the headliner on Saturday night is Sammy Llanas (formerly of the BoDeans) and Sunday is Laura Bell Bundy.
Of course, there are lots of other activities. A car show, rides, the children’s area, the marketplace, and the redneck regatta will keep your family plenty occupied. If you’re feeling athletic, you can even run in Christy’s Race, a four miler, on Sunday morning.
Advance tickets are $5. Tickets remain $5 at the gate until 7pm each night, at which point they will cost $10. Kids 8 and under are free. Also, all veterans get in free with proof of service.
To find out more about Celebrate De Pere, click here.
Northeastern Wisconsin Weekend Events Calendar May 17 – 19
What’s going on in our area this weekend? Here’s a look at some of the many events and activities going on. Click the links to find out more information.
May 17:
- Rummage Sales! Click here for some online resources to help you plan your routes.
- Door County Wine Trail Weekend May 17 – 19
- Drive-in Theaters open
May 18
- Armed Forces Camp Free Weekend May 18 – 19
- James Jones football camp 5/18 – 5/19
- UWGB Heirloom Plant Sale
- Heritage Hill opens May 18th with Springtime on the Farm
- Appleton: Wine Cheese & Chocolate Tour of the Town May 18, 2013
- Door County Wine Trail Weekend May 17 – 19
- Drive-in Theaters open
- Green Bay Blizzard vs. Cedar Rapids
May 19
- Armed Forces Camp Free Weekend May 18 – 19
- Cellcom Green Bay Marathon
- James Jones football camp 5/18 – 5/19
- Door County Wine Trail Weekend May 17 – 19
These are just some of the events going on. Don’t forget to check our Events and Activities section on the home page of Green Bay Consumer for ongoing activities like Bay Beach, the Riverwalk and more.