Memorial Day Weekend
The Lake of the Ozarks 2010
It has been a long winter at Lake of the Ozarks, but finally summer is almost upon us, so why not celebrate in style by bringing the family down to the lake where there are loads of exciting things happening this Memorial weekend!
All boat owners are invited to join in with the Parade of the Lights on Saturday night. They are encouraged to decorate their boats in celebration of the Memorial weekend and both power and sail boats are welcome. The boat parade will assemble at 7:30pm at the Ozark Yacht Club in Jennings Branch Cove, at the 1 mile marker. There will also be a Memorial Day firework display on the lake, plus another firework display at Tan Tar A.
There will be further firework displays on Sunday at Camden on the Lake, overlooking Toad Cove. Live entertainment featuring Bali Root is scheduled to begin at 8 pm. Come along to the H Toad stage (formerly The Horny Toad) and dance your socks off all night long. If live music is not your thing, there is another Memorial Day Firework display taking place at The Lodge of the Four Seasons.
For a slightly different type of entertainment, Darla McFadden, a recording artist recently nominated for the Gospel Music Honor: the Dove Award, is in concert on Sunday 30th at Harper Chapel UMC, Osage Beach.
Alternatively, to celebrate the first weekend of the summer, why not go along and check out the talent at the first Miss Planet Beach Model contest of the year which is taking place at Shady Gators. Start off your summer as you mean to go on!
Big Surf Waterpark will be opening its doors again this Memorial weekend, so they hope you are ready for another season of fun in the water. Come along with the family to rediscover all the splashy rides you enjoyed last year. And if you have not been before, come along and see what you have missed out on!
A few miles further away, the town of Versailles to the north of Lake Ozark is celebrating its 175th anniversary with a Blue Grass Jam on the Friday night, plus lots of events on the Saturday, including a parade, fireworks, and a farmers market.
And last but not least, make sure you do not miss out on the Memorial Day Brunch being served from 9am—1pm on Monday 31st at Captain Rons!
Memorial Day Weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of the summer season. A lot of people eagerly wait for this weekend so they can take a break from their work and head to a place that offers unlimited fun. Lake of the Ozarks at the heart of Missouri is the most sought after spot during this three day weekend. The thought of a long weekend in this part of the world is simply irresistible!
With over 1,150 miles of shoreline, Lake of the Ozarks is a place where the fun never stops. Boating, fishing, camping, you name it and they have it! In fact, starting from the Memorial Day weekend, right up to Labor Day, there are a lot of events and fairs that take place here. Live music, dance, parades, parties, contests…..the list is practically endless. Irrespective of whether you are traveling with a bunch of friends or with your partner and children, there are fun activities that you can indulge in without inhibitions.
Boating is one of the most preferred activities among people who arrive at this popular lake destination for the Memorial Day weekend. People cruising the Ozarks is not a surprise considering the crystal clear waters of this man-made lake coupled with the various types of luxurious boats available on rent.
If letting your hair down and going crazy is your idea of fun, then, head straight to Party Cove. Do you know what happens when hundreds of visitors get on to their boats and head to party cove? It results in unlimited fun and entertainment! And this is exactly what you can expect when you pop into party cove during the Memorial Day weekend. It is definitely the best spot in the world for anyone who would like to let go of themselves and party all through the day and the night!
Unrestrained guys, sexy ladies, unlimited drinks, just the right mix for enjoying life without boundaries. Do what you have always wanted to do and be what you have always desired to be… there is no one to stop you here. With girls ready for action and guys willing to consent, this is surely not a place for your little children to hang around! Ensure you keep them occupied while you and your partner head to this location.
Firework displays are another feature of the Memorial Day weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks. While these shows were initially reserved for the Independence Day celebrations, thanks to the response of the crowd, fireworks are now an integral part of Labor Day and Memorial Day celebrations too. Most of the cruises here offer on-the-water firework displays which are a must-watch for every person who comes to this part of the world during the Memorial Day weekend. Each show, which lights up the sky, lasts for thirty to forty minutes.
Parades, floats and dog shows are also a part of the Memorial Day weekend celebrations. Washer’s tournaments and skateboard demonstrations are the other events conducted over this three day weekend. Beauty pageants for children and dogs are also the highlight of the fabulous weekend that precedes many more such weekends to come.
If you are looking out for a place to head out to this year during the Memorial Day weekend, make sure you choose Lake of the Ozarks as your destination. And yes, plan well ahead in time and reserve your accommodations weeks ahead if you don’t intend to sleep under the stars!
