memorial day

Memorial Day weekend is a time dedicated to thanking the men and women who have served our country.  It's also great family and friend time, and grilling is key to that.

Most of America might look forward to Memorial Day because it gives us a three-day break from our hectic work lives and an excuse to grill great gobs of red meat over an open pit, but it’s intentions are much nobler.

As Memorial Day opens the gate to summer, we all begin to plan our outdoor activities. Most of us will find a reason to get outside for the long weekend and enjoy food, friends, family and some delicious beverages. And really, it wouldn’t be a summer holiday without some grilling.

Everybody loves a parade. This weekend unofficially kicks off summer and the parade season. Memorial Day we observe all the men and women who served our country and many communities across the Capital Region honor the troops with a special Memorial Day Parade. Find out where they are.

It wasn't too long ago when I brought the video of the greatest marriage proposal ever, but I think this one is just as equally great.  It took place at a Kansas City Royals game this past Memorial Day and what a surprise it was.

Memorial Day weekend, we're counting down the Top 10 Lists A-Z.  One of the Top Ten Lists are the Top 10 Rock Songs of 2011 - so far as heard on Q103.  What is the number 1 song in 2011 as of this weekend?  Listen for the list or keep reading.

Earlier today I read a post written by BJ, entitled Memorial Day- What Does It Mean To You? A line BJ wrote stuck with me- "it’s a day for us to remember all the men and women in our armed forces who have given their lives for this country."  With that in mind, I thought about those very men and women in my life.

Most of us get a nice extended weekend this week thanks to the Memorial Day holiday, but it's way more than just that.

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of barbecue season and will find many Americans firing up the grill this holiday weekend. Part of the beauty of grilling is its simplicity. But that shouldn't mean you can't improve your grill repertoire or technique. We've compiled a list of recipes and tips that can help you become a master of the open flame. Check them out after the jump.

It's the unofficial kick off to summer, so go rock yourself all Memorial Day weekend with the Q103 Memorial Day Weekend Top Ten A-Z.  We're putting the "Q" in Bar-B-Q and saluting the heroes of rock by counting down everything A-Z.  Listen to hear the Top 10 from Alice In Chains and Metallica to Pearl Jam and Led Zeppelin.

In honor of Memorial Day, and all the barbecuing that will take place during the three-day weekend, we've compiled a gallery of handmade aprons from craft site Etsy that are sure to let everyone know who's boss of the grill. - Contributed by Jeremy Taylor

Since we can’t spend the entire Memorial Day weekend barbecuing, many Americans observe the day by hopping over to the local cinema to take in a blockbuster movie and some free air conditioning. Memorial Day 2011 boasts some great flicks, from the Kenneth Branagh-directed treatment of "Thor" to the much-anticipated sequel to "The Hangover" to Woody Allen's first critical hit