6 Ideas for a More Festive Memorial Day

PEKIN, Ill. – For most people, Memorial Day means the beginning of summer and all that comes with it. Celebratory cookouts will take place; boats will enter the lake for the first time in months. There are sure to be fireworks and parades, but does your party need a little extra something this year? Try our 6 ideas for a more festive Memorial Day and you wont be sorry. Good food, fun crafts, and easy decorations, what more could you ask for?

Get your party started with some easy do-it-yourself decorations:

These fun mason jar centerpieces are sure to be a hit with your party guests:

Keep the cutlery in order with these festive DIY tin can containers:

Don’t forget about the kids. When they’re not playing outside they’ll need something to keep their little hands busy:

These fun cupcake liner fireworks are an easy craft that kids can do on their own:

These patriotic hats are a simple way to keep the kids busy:

Don’t forget about the most important part of the day! The food:

This Mexican-style grilled corn is a fun and delicious twist on an all-American classic:

Finish off the day with this pretty and delicious, red, white, and blue fruit pizza:

Enjoy a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend! We hope our 6 ideas for a more festive Memorial Day will inspire you during this patriotic holiday! Now that summer has officially arrived, do you have any family trips coming up? Make sure your vehicle is in great working condition before you head out on your adventures! Schedule an appointment with our service center online or call (888) 221-2804. Our ASE certified technicians will make sure everything is running smoothly. If you’re looking for a new ride this summer, you might want to consider the differences between buying vs. leasing. We’ve broken down the pros and cons of each on our new pages. You can also check out the How to Buy and How to Lease pages for more information about how each process works.

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