By: Kirby Tello Photo by: Brynn Osborn
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The sun is shining, the temperature is scaling near 90 degrees, andbrhere in the Bend, even though it’s technically spring, we are in a summerbrstate-of-mind. Memorial Day is this weekend, which means summer’s approachbrisn’t the only thing we are celebrating. There are many events around townbrhonoring the brave men and women who fought and sacrificed while serving in thebrUS armed forces. Here’s to kicking off the long days and endless sunsets andbrhonoring those who have selflessly defended our country’s freedom.
1. Hooks Home for Memorial Day Weekend
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The Hooks are home for Memorial Day Weekend! Get your tickets forbrFriday, Saturday, and Sunday night the Hooks take on the Tulsa Drillers as abrpart of a six-game homestand. Celebrate with the 2nd annual Dia debrlos Hooks Festival. The event includes two firework shows, postgame concerts bybrEl Dusty and Rob Baird, and premium giveaways on Saturday!
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Whataburger Field, 121 N Shoreline Blvd, Game times and festival activities vary on Friday, Saturday, andbrSunday
2. Memorial Day Weekend at Texas State Aquarium
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Check out the new Memorial Day Experiences at the Texas StatebrAquarium beginning this Saturday through Sunday. The experiences include theirbrnew National Geographic photo gallery, the H-E-B Splash Park, and they will bebrdebuting the newest 4D film! The Aquarium has extended their hours, so you andbrthe family can delight in all of the exhibitions!
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Texas State Aquarium, 2710 N. Shoreline Blvd., Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 10am-6pm
3. Opening Day at Schlitterbahn
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Schlitterbahn is gearing up for its much-anticipated re-opening!brThe blues and classic rock trio, Antisocial Science, will be taking the stagebrat the Bob’s Cabana Bay Pool area from 1pm-4pm. More live music hits thebrVeranda Patio stage later in the evening from 6pm-9pm playing 70s and 80s hits.brStart the summer off with a splash on the island!
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Schlitterbahn Corpus Christi, 14353 Commodores Dr., Sat. 10am-9pm
4. Rockport Festival of Wine & Food
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The 22nd Annual Rockport Festival of Wine & Foodbrbrings over 2,500 visitors from across the country and invites everyone tobrindulge in wine tastings, lectures, food vendors, live bands, shopping, andbrmore. Wine can be purchased by the taste, bottle, or case.
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Texas Maritime Museum, 1202 Navigation Cir., Rockport, Sat. 2pm-11pm, Sun. 2pm-10pm
5. The Geeky Caldron: A Harry Potter Quiz at Cassidy’s Irish Pub
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Harry Potter fans rejoice! Hosted by the Geeks Who Drink PubbrQuizzes, Cassidy’s is putting on a special Harry Potter themed quiz sessionbrthis Saturday at the Pub. This special edition quiz is for muggles and wizardsbralike, but absolutely no magic is allowed! Registration of your team onlinebrprior to the event is required. Find the event on Facebook for all rules andbrdetails.
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Cassidy’s Irish Pub, 601 N Water St, Sat. 6pm-9pm
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6. Memorial Day Block Party Downtown
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Kono Pizza Food Truck is hosting a Memorial Day block party acrossbrfrom Rebel Toad Brewery! Grab a delicious pizza cone or a dessert cone whilebryou’re enjoying the Memorial Day Weekend.
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Kona Pizza Food Truck across from Rebel Toad Brewery, 425 William St., Sun.12pm-9pm
7. Venus Lily Duo at BUS
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Wind down on this Sunday Funday with the musical stylings of localbracoustic neo-soul duo, Venus Lily. Their feel-good vibes are perfect for a lazybrSunday afternoon, and at the new local favorite, BUS, no less. Grab one ofbrtheir signature cocktails, sit back and relax, and groove to some good tunes.
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BUS, 702 N Chaparral St., Sun. 2pm-5pm
8. Memorial Day Tribute at the USS Lexington
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Honoring America’s fallen heroes, the USS Lexington Museum on thebrBay will host a wreath laying ceremony on Memorial Day. To celebrate this verybrspecial day honoring the men and women who have selflessly defended ourbrcountry’s freedom, the museum invites all veterans and families of militarybrmembers to join in the event. There will be a Flag Retirement on the FlightbrDeck following the ceremony. This event is kid friendly!
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USS Lexington Museum on the Bay, 2914 N Shoreline Blvd., Mon. 2pm-3pm
9. Memorial Day Ceremony at Sherill Park
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In honor of our dear departed Veterans and Fallen Heroes, ThebrVeterans Band of Corpus Christi is conducting an hour-long Memorial Daybrceremony. The Veterans Band is a non-profit organization who performs Veteranbrceremonies, Military Change of Command, community events, and Military Reunionsbrat state and national events.
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Sherrill Park, 222 S Shoreline Dr, Mon. 10am-11am, Memorial Day BBQ
