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.

It won't really feel like Memorial Day Weekend, with temperatures in the 60s. Skies will at least be dry through the holiday.

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 returns to downtown Cincinnati for Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26. Here's everything you need to know before stuff your face.

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.

If you plan to carry shaving equipment at the airport this Memorial Day, keep the rules in mind. Here's what the TSA has to say.

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.

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