Memorial Day, one of the United States' national holidays, is coming up next week. Here's what you need to know about it.

Here are some Memorial Day ceremonies and other related activities people can enjoy this weekend throughout Los Angeles County.

Before it was officially known as Memorial Day, the holiday was widely referred to as Decoration Day. Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971, following the passage of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act in 1968, which looked to provide more consistent three-day weekends for federal employees.

Memorial Day weekend usually kicks off the summer season for many, but it is also a day to honor and remember those killed in war. Here's when it is.

Several spots in Texas are offering Memorial Day food deals beginning this weekend. Veterans and military members can also enjoy some freebies.

It's Memorial Day weekend. When is Memorial Day? What is open or closed? Are banks closed? Is the stock market open? The post office? What we know.

Many organizations across the state will honor fallen service members on Memorial Day. Check out this list to find events happening near you.

On Friday and through the Memorial Day weekend, you may see people handing out and wearing red flowers. Here's why.

According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, the U.S. flag should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon on Memorial Day to signify a period of mourning. After noon, the flag should be raised to full-staff until sunset.

Parades, ceremonies, and a pops concert are set for this weekend on and on Memorial Day across Washtenaw County.