Do you have plans for celebrating Memorial Day in Albuquerque NM this year? If you’re having trouble deciding what to do, we can help!
This time of year is perfect for getting outside and enjoying all the culture that our city has to offer. To enjoy something patriotic, head over to the Memorial Day Ceremony at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial. Craving some tasty beverages? Check out the beer and wine fests over Memorial Day Weekend. For a more adventurous holiday, take a hot air balloon ride over the city!
Whatever you decide to do, have fun and be safe!
Things to Do on Memorial Day Weekend in Albuquerque
Memorial Day Veterans Service
While many people think of BBQ picnics by the lake on Memorial Day, the holiday is really about much more than that. Honor USA military veterans this Memorial Day in Albuquerque at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial Park. There will be a Memorial Day ceremony and remembrance in honor of all those who have sacrificed so much for our country.
Monday, May 30, 2022
6am – 1pm
Free Admission
New Mexico Veterans Memorial
1100 Louisiana Blvd. SE
Albuquerque, NM
ABQ Beer Week
If you love music and beer, this Albuquerque Memorial Day Event is for you! ABQ Beer Week hosts this annual event, complete with live music and beer tasting. They even offer discounts to those who cycle to the event! Food trucks and local musicians will fill the streets, so bring your appetite!
May 26 – June 5, 2022
1pm – 9pm
Free Admission
Throughout Downtown Albuquerque
New Mexico Wine Festival in Albuquerque
Beer not your thing? Then head over to the Albuquerque Wine Festival this Memorial Day. Sample wines and purchase a bottle of your favorite. Enjoy local food, art vendors, and live music. This event is hosted by the New Mexico Wine Growers Association in Balloon Fiesta Park annually, so it’s sure to be a good time.
Saturday, May 28 – Monday, May 30, 2022
12pm – 6pm
$30 Advance Admission, $35 at the Door
Balloon Fiesta Park
5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy.
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
What better way to see our great city than from a hot air balloon? Watch the sun come up before your kick off Memorial Day in Albuquerque. You’ll have to wake up early, but we promise the sights are worth it! Catch epic views of Rio Grande, El Bosque, the Sandia Mountains, and Petroglyph National Monument. You’ll be guided by a professional hot air balloon pilot for this scenic Memorial Day tour of Albuquerque. Book your ride now while slots are still available!
Monday, May 30, 2022
$99-$159
Rainbow Ryders, Inc.
5601 Eagle Rock Ave. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Wishing you a fun and safe Memorial Day Weekend from all of us at Ortega’s Appliance Service in Albuquerque!
