Memorial Day BBQ at Pritchard House

It's Potluck BBQ. I host 4 BBQs a year. I provide the location, table, chairs, BBQ, plates. plasticware, plastic and aper cups, charcoal, napkins and music.

If it's a rain day I set up 4 awnings o cover 40 sq feet of the backyard

I will have the grill hot so you can start cooking right at 2 PM.

I don't have a lot of rules but most of us are adult and know how to behave.

Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May (observed in 2008 on May 26). It was formerly known as Decoration Day. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War.

After World War I, it was expanded to include those who died in any war or military action. One of the longest standing traditions is the running of the Indianapolis 500, which has been held in conjunction with Memorial Day since 1911.

It is also traditionally viewed as the beginning of summer by many, for many schools are dismissed around Memorial Day. Memorial Day as the unofficial beginning of summer and Labor Day as the unofficial end of the season.

Many people observe this holiday by visiting cemeteries and memorials. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. Washington time. Another tradition is to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff from dawn until noon local time. Volunteers place a U.S. flag upon each gravesite located in a National Cemetery. Some Americans use Memorial Day to also honor any family members who have died, not just servicemen.

Memorial Day is also a time for picnics, family gatherings, and sporting events.