Top 5 Weekend Picks May 24-27

🎟️ TOP 5: WEEKEND PICKS

Memorial Day Parades

It’s not the unofficial start of summer until you’re watching a parade with a 🍧🍦 in hand. There are parades happening everywhere in the Capital District this weekend. Albany’s annual Memorial Day celebration steps off at 9:30 am., beginning at the corner of Central Avenue and Partridge Street, and finishing at Academy Park. More info here.

For other parades, check out this comprehensive roundup from the Times Union, or this roundup from Albany.com.

Khraungbin at SPAC

OK, for all of the 💩 we’re giving SPAC today, we gotta give them some love too. Houston’s Khraungbin brings its soulful, global fusion sound to the outdoor stage. It probably won’t be as packed as the Hozier disaster. 8p, Sun., $41 and up. Get tix.

Albany’s Biggest Popup Market

Albany’s Biggest Popup Market is exactly that—the biggest outdoor and indoor market you’ll probably see all year. Come for the huge variety of vendors, crafts, food options and music. 10a-4p, Sun, 173 Spruce Street, Albany. Free and pet friendly! Details here.

GottaGetGon Folk Festival in Saratoga

This family-friendly folk music festival has been organized by the volunteers of the Pick-in' and Singin' Gatherin' every Memorial Day weekend since 1970! Looking for the next Woody Guthrie? You might find him here. 9a Fri-4p Sun, Saratoga County Fairgrounds. All-weekend $70, day ticket $40. Camping included. Kids free with adult. Get tix and details here.

4th Annual Miles on the Mohawk Race

This scenic, point-to-point 10-miler takes place along the mostly flat Mohawk River bike path along the Mohawk River. Like Scarlett Johansson, it promises to be gorgeous and PR worthy. 8:30 am start time. $65. 1100 Main St, Rotterdam Junction, NY 12308. Details here.

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