2024 Memorial Day weekend events

Posted on May 21, 2024


Memorial Day weekend graphic

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We’re looking forward to a busy holiday weekend in Downtown Somerville! Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming events, parking restrictions and road closures.

Thursday, May 23

Legal RunAround 5K (7 pm)

Kickoff the holiday weekend with this twilight 5K through downtown Somerville! Expect temporary rolling road closures along the race course, starting on E. High St, between N. Bridge St and Grove St.

Legal RunAround 5K map

Friday, May 24

Cruise Nights (6 to 9 pm)

Check out classic and vintage cars parked along Main Street.

Saturday, May 25

Summer Stage (6 to 9 pm)

Enjoy an outdoor concert on Division Street!

Sunday, May 26

Rolling Thunder (approximately 12 pm)

Welcome the 350+ veterans who will pass through Somerville on motorcycles, SUVs, trailers and cars. The Nationwide Ride for Freedom will leave Raritan Valley Community College at noon and take about 1 hour to pass through Somerville, from Route 22 to Mountain Ave to West End Ave. They will proceed down W. Main St to Finderne Ave.

Monday, May 27

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