Things to do this Memorial Day weekend in Metro Detroit: May 22-25

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🫡 Commemorate Memorial Day:

• Check out Fox 2's long list of the cities with parades planned, including St. Clair Shores Sunday at 10am, Dearborn Monday at 9:30am and Milford Monday at 11am.
• The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms is hosting a free event with musical tributes, remarks and reflection on Monday at 10am.

📸 See a free art exhibition called "Lightstruck Phenom" at the Playground Detroit gallery.

• Hours: noon-5pm Thursday-Saturday or by request, through June 20.

🍖 Indulge in racks of ribs, a bit of whiskey and local music at Novi BBQ Fest.

• Friday, 5-10pm; Saturday and Sunday, noon-10pm; and Monday, noon-8pm.
• Tickets are $8.72 or $6.66 each for a four-pack.

🎡 Carnivals with rides abound, including the Hazel Park Homecoming Festival, Madison Family Spring Carnival in Madison Heights and the Livonia AM Rotary Club Carnival.

🎨 Take home locally crafted work at the Kensington Metropark Art Fair.

• 10am-6pm Saturday and Sunday, and 10am-4pm Monday. Free admission with Metropark pass.