Memorial Day Weekend in Alpharetta

Nothing quite signals the beginning of summer like Memorial Day Weekend. Barbecues, open pools, warm weather, and exciting events all kick off a season packed with fun. Make the most of the holiday weekend by planning an excursion that the family will not soon forget. From an amazing art scene to lively musical acts, we’ve got an itinerary for the most memorable Memorial Day Weekend you could dream of!

Pay Tribute to Our Fallen Heroes

Gather the family for a visit to the Walk of Memories, located at American Legion Post 201, to honor those who have bravely served our country.

The only one of its kind in Georgia, this memorial pays tribute to U.S. veterans, family, and friends through a walkway of nearly 8,000 bricks inscribed with the names of Georgians who have served our country. Monuments along the walkway spotlight several conflicts, including WWII, Korean, and Vietnam Wars.

A WWII M60 tank, a Vietnam-era UH-1 Huey helicopter, and a 40 mm Mark 1 twin gun mount removed from the USS Polk County are all on display, adding to this moving experience.

Alpharetta Veterans Memorial: At the centerpiece of the memorial is a 7-foot-tall bronze statue, “The Defenders,” featuring two soldiers in full combat gear. A lasting tribute to all those who have served to protect this great country. This memorial was made possible by the vision of a group of volunteers led by committee co-chairs William Perkins and Donald Mitchell, who have raised more than $100,000 in private donations to fund the creation and installation of the statue. The City of Alpharetta donated the land for the memorial and constructed the stone pedestal on which it sits.