Memorial Day began just after the Civil War, became a federal holiday in 1971, and is marked with cemetery visits, parades and ceremonies. Learn more.

Parts of the area could pick up a sprinkle or a passing shower. Most locations stay dry through Memorial Day. Parts of the area could pick up a sprinkle or a passing shower. Most locations stay dry through Memorial Day.

RiverRacers, what the park says is Ohio’s first racing water coaster, also opens. Riders are able to race their family and friends side-by-side on rafts, and will be launched down a 33-foot drop, reaching speeds of 30 miles per hour. Soak City waterpark opens, and features new-and-improved areas and rides on May 24. (WKRC)

Taste of Cincinnati 2025 features 12 Black-owned restaurants, food trucks and vendors plus Black musical acts performing across three festival stages.

As summer inches nearer and nearer, the pools and aquatic centers in Cincinnati are prepping to open for the season. Traditionally, Memorial Day Weekend marks the first day of swimming ...

The rain that has persisted in Ohio for much of May could stay away for Memorial Day weekend. Akron, Cincinnati and Columbus could see high temps in the 60s or low 70s with very little chance of rain.

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. flag should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon on Memorial Day to signify a period of mourning. After noon, the flag should be raised to full-staff until sunset.

AAA predicts a record-breaking 45.1 million Americans will travel between Thursday and Monday, mostly by car and plane. Here's what to know if you're one of them.