Join the tribute at the National Memorial Day Concert in DC, live from the US Capitol. Celebrate the brave servicemen and women who sacrificed for the nation.

Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members. But it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and retail discounts.

At Sandy Point Beach and along the Chesapeake, continued clouds on Saturday keep things very cool with highs only in the upper 50s. Temperatures are slightly warmer Sunday and Monday in the mid 60s, however it looks only partly sunny and breezy. Boating weather may be a little rough depending on water levels from recent rains.

Speaker Mike Johnson expressed optimism that the budget bill would reach the House floor before Memorial Day as lawmakers prepare to vote at 10 p.m. Sunday.

If you are ready to take a swim and escape the heat this summer, pools and splash pads across Prince George's County will officially open Memorial Day weekend.

Will we be able to get out and about this holiday weekend at the beach without dodging raindrops? Yes, says FOX 5’s Taylor Grenda! She says the rain will clear out by Friday, paving the way for a drier holiday weekend.