10 Memorial Day Weekend Moments That Go Down Every Year

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10. First things first, people leave work Friday and realize they

have a 3-day weekend.

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9. There will be several BBQs and you shouldn’t hold back going

HAM at any of them.

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8. The lucky ones are somewhere laid up on a beach this

weekend.

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7. Sales on sales on sales will be online and in-stores.

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6. Prepare to see everybody’s red, white, & blue outfits on

Instagram.

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5. Flags, bandanas, high waisted shorts, etc.

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