McKinney Texas Memorial Day Weekend Events Guide 2011

There is no need to empty your wallet as there are plenty of Memorial Day events that are inexpensive and in most cases completely free. The City of McKinney does a great job of planning festivals that are enjoyable and won't break your budget.

Bike The Bricks

Kicking off the Memorial Day holiday weekend on Friday May 27, 2011 in Historic Downtown McKinney is the annual "Bike The Bricks" event which consists of six biking races, six hours of festivities, twenty thousand dollars in prize money for the racers, and an evening that will include live music and fun for the whole family. The racers are very up close and personal and it is exhilarating to be so close as they swish by you. A portion of the proceeds from the events benefit the McKinney Education Foundation and Spokes4Hope. Warm up for the races begin at 4:30 p.m. and racing commences at 5:00 p.m. Live music concerts begin around 6:30 p.m. and there will be food and other vendors, including the beer gardens open all evening.

Date & Time: Friday May 27, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
Where: Historic Downtown McKinney (314 S. Chestnut Street | McKinney, TX 75069)
Contact: 972-547-2660 or visit www.downtownmckinney.com.
Parking: Free parking available in six public lots in the Historic Downtown area, there are six public lots available to choose from.

Dallas Dog Sports - USDAA Agility Trial

If you love dogs, or are just looking for a fun activity to take your kids to on Saturday and Sunday May 28th and 29th, then head to Myers Park and Event Center for the Dallas Dog Sports USDAA Agility Trial. Agility dog trials are different than the other types of competitions. They are not about how fluffy your dog can be, but how agile a dog is. These are fast paced, timed events, where dogs must complete obstacle courses that will include going through tunnels, climbing obstacles, teeter-totter, and more. The dogs with the most accurate times and precision on the course win!

Date & Time: Saturday and Sunday May 28th and May 29th beginning at 6:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Where: Myers Park and Event Center (7117 County Road 166, McKinney, Texas 75071)
Contact: 972-442-9226 or visit Dallas Dog Sports.
Parking: Free parking is available on site.

Stonebridge Memorial Day Race

McKinney is hosting a Memorial Day event race on May 30, 2011 where the entire family can come support runners as they raise money for charities and compete for prizes. This event is open to children all the way up to adults in categories of a 1k, 5k, 10k, and 15k races with fees ranging from fifteen dollars to twenty-five dollars. There will be awards for the masters of the races and all participants nine years old and younger will receive medals for participating. This is a great family activity to promote healthy activity and doing something for a good cause. Also, if you aren't racing or spectating, they are always looking for volunteers.

Date & Time: Monday May 30, 2011 beginning at 8:00 a.m. (registration at 7:00 a.m.)
Where: Stonebridge Beach Club (6203 Virginia Parkway, McKinney, Texas 75070)
Contact: Please visit Stonebridge Racers for registration information and times.
Parking: Free parking will be available in the Beach Club, YMCA, and Dowell Middle School.

Pecan Grove Memorial Service

One of the oldest cemeteries in Texas is hosting a 27th annual Memorial Day ceremony for the entire family. Scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. on May 30, 2011 and last until 11:30, this free event is scheduled to remember the soldiers who fought and died for our freedom. After the ceremony, everyone is invited to stay for a community picnic barbecue that will be cooked and hosted by Boy Scouts of America Troop 303.

Date & Time: Monday May 30, 2011 beginning at 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Barbecue after ceremony)
Where: Pecan Grove Cemetery (1701 S. McDonald Street, McKinney, TX 75069)
Contact: Please call 972-542-4029 for more information regarding dress attire and other details.

Sources:
http://downtownmckinney.com/
http://dallasdogsports.com/
http://stonebridgeracers.com/