Long weekends often bring in crowds to San Francisco from near and far. With Memorial Day just around the corner it’s time to start thinking about how you will commemorate and spend the upcoming 3-day weekend. For starters, Memorial Day is a day of honor and remembrance. One of the largest events of the weekend is held at the National Cemetery in the Presidio on Monday, May 27th. Beginning at 10:30am, this Memorial Day Ceremony commences with a parade followed by a formal program consisting of speeches from local politicians and veterans. For more information on the best place to pay tribute to our veterans in the city this year, click here. As far as other activities to partake in for Memorial Day weekend, we’ve put together a few suggestions down below.

	Spend a Day at the Ballgame Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, has a jam-packed schedule this Memorial Day Weekend. Starting Friday, May 24th the Giants will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in what will be a three game series continued into the weekend. Opt to spend an evening at this waterfront stadium with a hot dog and garlic fries in hand as you cheer on The Giants of course! To purchase your ticket to one of these ballgames, click here.
	An Evening at the Theater For those of you that have not had a chance to experience the theater production of Hamilton, now is your chance! This award-winning musical has captivated audiences from around the world and is now back in San Francisco. Taking place at The Orpheum Theatre, there are 4 opportunities to catch a performance this Memorial Day weekend. Be fascinated by the story of our founding father, Alexander Hamilton as it is told brilliantly and marvelously accompanied by a potent mix of hip-hop, R&B, pop, rap, jazz and more! Scope out your tickets today by clicking here.
	Attend an Outdoor Music Festival For the best in live music, food, beer and wine, look no further than BottleRock in Napa Valley. This music festival is worth every mile of the drive up into wine country. Hosted at the Napa Valley Expo, this 3-day festival consists of the top names in music as well as tons of craft food items to be paired with specialty cocktails, beer, and wine coming from the best of the region. This year’s headliners are sure to put on a show unlike any other with performances by Imagine Dragons, Logic, OneRepublic, Pharrell Williams, Mumford & Sons, Santana and so much more. If you’re looking to get out of the city this Memorial Day weekend, BottleRock may just be the place for you. Hurry because tickets are selling fast! To purchase a 1-day ticket or tickets to all 3 days, click here.