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Get Out: Parade, Farmer's Market, Live Music, Plant Sale and Grilling

Memorial Day means summer is at hand

Throw off the shackles of the long winter and harrowing spring weather for a holiday weekend of relaxation and remembrance.

This is the traditional American start to summer. It gives us a chance to celebrate the change of season with food, music and planting, as well as recognize the military men and women who died in defense of our country and the freedoms we hold dear.    

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Where/When: Begins at E. Main St. and Depeyster St., downtown Kent and proceeds to S.R. 43, then north to .

Monday, May 30, 10 a.m.

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Why Go: . The American Legion and sponsored event features marching bands, floats, classic cars, community organizations, people in military uniforms and more. Brief ceremony remembering our fallen soldiers follows parade at . 

Pricing: Free and open to the public.

2. Alan Greene Band

Where/When: , 132 S. Water St., Kent.

Tonight, May 27, 7 p.m. 

Why Go: Alan Greene was twice named "Best Guitarist in Northeast Ohio." He was formerly with the bands Humble Pie and Breathless. His current band includes a veteran lineup of other Northeast Ohio musicians including former Oroboros drummer, Rob Luoma.

Enjoy a BBQ dinner straight off the grill from the now famous smoker outside the tavern and attached restaurant, .    

Pricing: Free show.

3. Haymaker Farmers Market

Where/When: Corner of Franklin Ave. and W. Summit St., Kent.

Why Go: This is the opening weekend for Kent's favorite , now in its 19th year. The weekly gathering of produce, baked goods, and other tasty items has continued to grow in size. There are now more booths, vendors and choices, including products from . Enjoy free live entertainment by the Galgozy Zeleny Duo.    

Pricing: Free entry and open to the public.

4. Garden Club of Kent, Annual Plant Sale

Where/When: Morningstar Farm, 462 Ravenna Rd., Streetsboro.

Today, May 27, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 28, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday, May 29, 9 a.m. to noon.

Why Go: It's a great opportunity to purchase all the things you need to plant for the upcoming summer. Get vegetables, annuals, perennials, hanging baskets and more. All proceeds go to Project Green, a gardening program for the physically and mentally challenged, and also to scholarships for students of horticulture and conservation. The Garden Club of Kent, formerly the Men's Garden Club of Kent, was organized in 1947. 

Pricing: Free entry and open to the public.

5. WONE's Rock the Lock!: Rumors, The Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Where/When: Next to Akron Civic Theatre, 200 S. Main St., downtown Akron.

Tonight, May 27, 7 p.m.

Why Go: This concert begins the summer season for Lock 3 in downtown Akron. Since 2003 this park has hosted all kinds of events and concerts. It's named after the historic Lock 3 of the Ohio-Erie Canal, which is in view from the park. See the history exhibit and Akron Toy Marble Museum on site. Local band The Wixy 1260's are opening act.  

Pricing: Free show and open to the public.

6. Marc's Great American Rib Cook-Off & Music Festival

Where/When: Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica, West Bank Flats, downtown Cleveland.

Today, May 27, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Saturday, May 28, noon to 11 p.m.

Sunday, May 29, noon to 11 p.m.

Monday, May 30, noon to 8 p.m.

Why Go: It's the 20th anniversary of this messy, saucy event that officially starts the Cleveland area summer. Seether performs tonight, Collective Soul performs Saturday, Bullet For My Valentine performs Sunday and Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers performs Monday. Bring your appetite and plan on getting food stains on your clothes.    

Pricing: $8 General Admission after 3 p.m., Free admission for all before 3 p.m. Free for children ages 12 and under every day. Get a discount coupon from Marc's supermarket or wkyc.com and general admission is only $5 after 3 p.m. each day.   

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