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3 Things & Photo: Memorial Day Concert Canceled, 9 Billion Degrees, Harbor Cruise Runs Aground

Throwback to Memorial Day 2015, the Memorial Garden at Old North Courtyard. Photo by Matt Conti.
Memorial Garden at Old North Courtyard. Photo by Matt Conti.

Three Things to Know for Memorial Day:

1. Due to forecasted inclement weather, the annual Memorial Day Concert is cancelled. The 4th Annual Honor & Tribute event was to feature the Metropolitan Wind Symphony and a local guest artist at Christopher Columbus Park. View the event posting for more information.

2. About Memorial Day: The video below from TIME Magazine reminds us why Memorial Day is about more than just the backyard cookouts and a day off from work. In addition to the video, read the 7 Things You Didn’t Know About Memorial Day.

3. From the world of Twitter: The weather on Memorial Day weekend was something most seemed to enjoy, except for this patron who wanted to dine with air conditioning:

https://twitter.com/runawayshopgirl/status/736704293022097408

Bonus! Over 150 passengers were evacuated when a Boston Harbor cruise ship, Majesty, ran aground near George’s Island on Saturday night. More at 7 News Boston.

Keep up with what’s happening on the Events Calendar.

Weather Forecast:

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