New Jersey is once again set to host a wide range of events for Memorial Day, offering something for everyone — from fun runs to food festivals.

Memorial Day stems from the aftermath of the Civil War, when Americans sought ways to honor the loss of life from that catastrophic war that resulted in the death of at least 2 percent of the population at the time, according to the website of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

On Friday and through the Memorial Day weekend, you may see people handing out and wearing red flowers. Here's why.

Thunderstorms that could pack high winds, large hail, flash flooding and a few tornadoes will extend from parts of Texas through Nebraska.

One of the honorees was Captain Hugh Nelson Jr., an Alabama native who died in Vietnam and was recently recognized with the Medal of Honor in January.

In the United States, Memorial Day is a federal holiday and always on the last Monday in May. In 2025, Memorial Day is Monday, May 26.

It also took into account the historical significance of the Memorial Day traditions in each city, resulting in a list of 25 towns and cities that it ranks as the best for honorin