The top 5 things to do in Cleveland this Memorial Day weekend

CLEVELAND — Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer in Northeast Ohio, when everyone gets outside to enjoy some sun and suds. From festivals to Lake Erie and every brewery, parade and bar in between, we looked at every event in town this weekend and picked our favorites.

1. Float the River
Enjoy some much-needed relaxation and an excuse to feel lazy with this two-hour tubing event down the Cuyahoga River. Bring your friends for a lazy river floating experience that will start at Waterworks Park in Cuyahoga Falls and end in downtown Cuyahoga Falls.

Cost is $20 per tube rental and includes a shuttle. Online booking and more info here.

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Who’s ready for summer???!! Book your lazy summer day for your group at floattheriver.net. Don’t wait till the last second as there’s limited amounts of spots!

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2. Taste of Summer Returns
All your favorite things wrapped up in one event: food, vendors, local music, beer, craft cocktails, bounce house, giant Jenga and more. This family-friendly shindig in the Flats East Bank includes views of the Cuyahoga River. The three-day event begins Friday, May 24 at 4-10 p.m.
More info here.

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Happy Friday!! Taste of Summer kicks off today in the @flatseast. Here are some things you need to know before you go: 1. The event is FREE and open to the public from 4 - 10PM today, 12 - 10PM on Saturday and 12 - 10 PM on Sunday. 2. Food vendors, food trucks and Flats East Bank restaurants will all be participating this year both on Old River Road AND in the grassy area by @alley_cat_flats and @fwdnightclub. 3. There will be 2 beer trailers serving various beers, seltzers and wine. 4. There will be 3 bars serving various cocktails. 5. Retail vendors will also be available during the event scattered throughout the space. 6. Dogs are absolutely allowed at the event! 7. The Yappy Hour presented by our nonprofit partner @wags4kids will start at 4 PM on Friday afternoon in the grassy area. 8. Drink tickets will be sold at two tents, we highly recommend bringing cash as this will be the ONLY way to buy drink tickets. We will have ATM’s at both locations if you don’t have cash. 9. The retailers, food trucks and other food vendors will be accepting cash and credit. 10. We will once again have a stage with live music, the schedule and everything else you need to know is available at the link below. The event is on rain or shine, please let us know if you have any questions! See you all later. More info is available at https://scenetasteofsummer.com/ or at the link in our bio. #tasteofsummer #cleveland #flatseastbank

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3. Yoga on the Green
Whether you’re a first-time yoga-er or almost professional, this outside yoga event combines our love for relaxation with the outdoors in our favorite city. Sessions are led by trained yoga instructors. The one this weekend will be held at Cleveland’s Public Square from 10-11 a.m.

More info.

4. Catch Meaning Music Festival
What began in 2016 to honor the memory of two men is now a festival recognized for indie music talent. Attendees can expect to hear FunkyardX, Madeline Finn, Ashley Fulton, Jack Harris, Recess, and Hawken’s Jazz Band Rhythm Section.

Tickets are $26 and include admission to the museum. Two dollars of every ticket will be donated to the Cleveland Foundation. More info here.

5. Out of Eden, A Tribute to the Eagles
If you haven't been to Whiskey Island, you're missing out. This Eagles tribute concert is the perfect reason to enjoy lake views while listening to classic hits.

Stop by Whiskey Island on Monday, May 27, from 2-6 p.m. More info here.