There are many ways to appreciate the fallen lives that have protected us in Oshkosh this Memorial Day weekend. With numerous events, things to do, things to see, and places to go—let us help guide you around the holiday weekend! Celebrate our country in Oshkosh, Wisconsin!
 

Memorial Day Ceremony


HURRAY FOR THE MEMORIAL DAY PROCESSION!

At 8:00 a.m. the AMVETS Auxiliary will be having a waterfront service at the Riverside Park near the Oshkosh Convention Center to honor those who lost their lives at sea.

Plus - More than 30 veterans’ service organizations, middle school and high school bands, scouting units, military vehicles and law enforcement will gather to line up for the procession, which will begin at Jackson Street and Algoma Boulevard at 9am. The units will make their way down Algoma Boulevard to reach Riverside Cemetery, 1901 Algoma Blvd., where the main service will begin at 10:15am

VISIT THE MVMEC MUSEUM

Visit the Military Veterans Museum and Education Center! The MVMEC is OPEN on Memorial Day—Monday, May 26th—from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring the whole family and honor our nation's military history through education and preservation.

Military Veterans Museum

MEMORIAL DAY BRAT FRY

Bring your family down to the brat fry! Happening from 11am-3pm - celebrate Memorial Day, learn more about the American Legion Family, and enjoy the brat fry with community members! Learn more about the event here!

HMONG NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY FESTIVAL

This two-day event is hosted at the Winnebago County Community Parks on May 24 & 25, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Visit the website for more information. Looking to join in on the fun? Visit the Facebook Event page to register for your sport! Take part in Soccer, Volleyball, Topspin, Cornhole, Dance or Vocal Competitions! Admission is $8 per person and FREE for children under 36".

Hmong Memorial Day Festival

MEMORIAL DAY MURPH CHALLENGE 

Join Fusion Footwear this Memorial Day to honor LT. Michael P. Murphy by doing the MURPH Challenge. The workout consists of 1 mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups,300 squats, and to finish, another 1 mile run. Check out their event page to register for the event. 100% of the fees are donated to the LT Michael Murphy Foundation! 

GET OUTDOORS

The weather forecast this weekend is the perfect motivation to spend your weekend in the Oshkosh Parks!  If your looking to enjoy the beautiful water that Oshkosh has to offer, Go Fishing or go Kayaking! Don't own a kayak? Rent one at Midwest Rental Company! After a long day on the water, grab a bite to eat outdoors! Even better, enjoy waterfront dining! When the sun has set and tummy's have rested, enjoy ice cream with the whole family! Choose from Leon's Frozen CustardRhapsodies, or Ardy & Ed's!

Boating Waterfront Dining

Stay the night in Oshkosh—click here for overnight options!