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It is the fourth federal holiday in the United States of the year, in which some government offices are closed, as are school services, but many shops and services will be available. Here we tell you everything you need to know about this day in Florida.
Memorial Dayknown as Memorial Day, is celebrated on the last Monday of May, which this year is today, the 27th. Originally, this day only honored those who died in the Civil War, but after World War I this changed and, since then, in this day All those who have died serving the United States in combat are remembered. In 1971, Congress approved the decree to commemorate the last Monday in May as a federal holiday.
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- Schools and government offices: Florida schools, courts, post offices, libraries and city halls will be closed.
- Supermarkets and pharmacies: Stores such as Aldi, Publix, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart and Whole Foods generally remain open with the exception of Costco. CVS, Navarro and Walgreens will be open, but possibly operating reduced hours.
- Beaches and parks: In Miami Dade and Broward they will be open, as will state parks. Osprey Island, Morningside Island, Willis Island, Pace Picnic Island and Flagler Monument Island remain closed as of the weekend in an effort to reduce pollution and trash.
- Transport: Metrorail and Metromover, Miami-Dade, Broward Transit and Tri-Rail trains will operate on a weekend schedule.
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How is Memorial Day celebrated?
Although the holiday is commemorated throughout the country, it is in Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, where the spotlight is on this day. There the president of the United States or the vice president gives a speech to honor the memory of those who died in combat. The flag is also placed at half-mast, from dawn to noon.
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In 2000, Congress passed the National Remembrance Act to encourage Americans to observe a minute of silence at 3:00 pm of that day in memory of those who fell in service to the nation.
