Memorial Day Weekend – The Unofficial Kickoff to Summer
Written by Aunika Wakley on May 27, 2021
Summer in Wyoming is unlike any other time of the year. The warm air, beautiful sunsets, and the vast amount of fun events and activities the Big Horn Basin community has to offer. Whether it’s taking a trip to Yellowstone or catching the famous Cody Nite Rodeo, summertime in Wyoming never disappoints! Memorial Day is the unofficial kick-off to the summer season here in the Bighorn Basin. If you are looking for something to do this weekend, check out these events and activities!
Cody:
- Friday, May 28th:
- Cody Cattle Company opening day: 5 P.M.
- Saturday, May 29th:
- 2nd Annual Yellowstone Mustang Rally at the Irma Hotel: 10 A.M – 4 P.M
- Splash pad opens for the season: Mentock Park- 11 A.M
- Mini golf opens for the season: 11 A.M
- Dan Miller’s Cowboy Music Revue: 7 P.M
- Memorial Day, Monday, May 31st, is to honor those who have lost their lives while serving and protecting our country. To commemorate those heroes, there are Memorial Day services around the Big Horn Basin including:
- VFW ceremony at Riverside Cemetery: 9 A.M.
- Annual Memorial Day service: 1:30 P.M. at Wyoming Veterans Memorial Park
Powell:
- Memorial Day Monday, May 31st,
- 12 mile Ruck March: 3:30 P.M.
Starting at the Veterans Memorial in PowellAnd later in the week…
- 12 mile Ruck March: 3:30 P.M.
- Tuesday, June 1st
- Cody Nite Rodeo: opening for the season at 8 P.M.
- Saturday, June 5th
- Next weekend, make sure you check out the Big Horn Radio Network Nite at the Cody Nite Rodeo powered by Yellowstone Motors and Cody Stampede Rodeo. Come for an incredible show by Tris Munsick and The Innocents at 6 P.M. and stay for the legendary Cody Nite Rodeo! An action-packed night for only $10! Get your tickets now right here!
We hope everyone has a great Memorial Day weekend!
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