Daytona Beach beckons you to celebrate Memorial Day weekend in its signature one-of-a-kind way with a rockin' pop concert, music festival and a heartfelt tribute to veterans. Here are five ways to amaze the family with an itinerary full of fun and gratitude:

1.) Rockin' the Bandshell!
Ring in the holiday weekend with a free Bandshell concert with a Billy Joel Tribute band. Fireworks to follow.

2.) Country 500
The Country 500 will feature the the biggest stars in country music spread over three days and nights, programmed on three huge performance stages. Be on the look out for Willie Nelson, Florida-Georgia Line, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Kid Rock, Lady Antebellum and more!

3.) Cheer on the home baseball team!  
Witness America's favorite pastime from historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark, enjoy "Funnel Cake Fries" and the best of ballpark food and fare -- all while watching the Daytona Tortugas on Memorial Day Weekend!

4.) A Garden for Contemplation
Just off Granada Boulevard, beachside Ormond Beach, is an amazingly quiet and beautiful place to honor veterans and enjoy a stroll in what seems like a world away, the Ormond Beach Memorial Art Museum and Gardens.

5.) Memorial Day Service
Symbols of liberty will overflow into every corner of historic Rockefeller Gardens at The Casements as numerous military color guards and color corps enter and assume their position for this inspiring 90-minute Memorial Day Remembrance Service, beginning at 9 a.m.

For more information or to book your holiday weekend, visit DaytonaBeach.com.

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