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Memorial Day: Fast facts and trivia about Memorial Day date, parade time

Memorial Day!

Fast facts and trivia about Memorial Day date, parade, and parade time start —

[May 23]

Looking for more information about the 2011 National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC? First you might want to answer the question, “When is Memorial Day?…” before you go making plans to attend the parade. The ceremony to celebrate the Memorial Day holidays always takes place on the same Monday of May. Veterans are remembered. History is made. The map of the parade route wraps around the historic city of Washington, DC like a band of honor wraps a military hero with a swath of medals. Search for information on Veterans, and you will quickly find that parades with soldiers will be happening on nearly every Main Street the special holiday. Memorial Day parade attendance can be tough, sometimes, for seniors or those with very young children, so if your family is planning to stay home and host a cookout instead of packing a picnic, you can watch the National Memorial Day Parade on television.

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Memorial Day: Free Coloring Pages teach about Flag, Holidays, Americans

Memorial Day!

Free Coloring Pages teach about Flag, Holidays, Americans —

[May 23]

Memorial Day Coloring Pages are F-U-N! Free coloring pages make holiday theme units for home school parents and classroom school teachers dream activities for young. Coloring a picture that has a story behind it can be both memorable and artistically influential on a child’s life. If kids love coloring, then use this Memorial Day holiday to teach them about the history of the American Flag. Hand out coloring sheets and other printables to older students in Elementary School, Middle School, or High School and a handful of red, white, and blue crayons during any Social Studies lesson and watch the kids settle in and color their handouts while they attentively listen. The Memorial Day holiday is a national tradition, a time when men and women across the United States pause to give thanks to the veterans who have served or fought to defend the flag of freedom we fly in our country. The following list of “Printables” (or printable coloring pages), are a Free Memorial Day weekend activity for people who have or work with children.

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Reefer Madness: Kara DioGuardi claims Paula Abdul pot brownies wicked?

Reefer Madness!

Kara DioGuardi claims Paula Abdul pot brownies wicked?

[May 26]

While former American Idol judges Kara DioGuardi and Paula Abdul were often portrayed by the tabloid media and bitter rivals during their short time evaluating the competition, the two star celebs were actually roomies for a bit before Kara ever joined the show. Kara DioGuardi revealed some wicked funny marijuana use secrets to late night talk show host George Lopez. Kara disced the juicy gossip about herself and Paula Abdul on Lopez Tonight on Wednesday to push her new show, “Platinum Hit”. Yes sir — a reefer madness pusher that American Idol judge Kara and her celebrity chef cheerleader turned X Factor mentor Paula Abdul. Both female celebrities are considered somking hot in Hollywood social circles — and the medical marijuana mixup made most Hollywood insiders laugh (including George Lopez).