Memorial Day 2013 in Buffalo — What is Open and What is Closed?
Memorial Day, a day to remember the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces, will be on Monday, May 27, 2013. Here is a full list of what’s going on and what’s open and closed in Buffalo on Memorial Day.
Banks (M&T Bank, Key Bank, First Niagara, Evans Bank): CLOSED
Post Offices: CLOSED
Buffalo Public Libraries: CLOSED
Walden Galleria Mall: Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
McKinley Mall: Open regular hours (10 a.m.-9 p.m.)
Boulevard Mall: Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Eastern Hills Mall: Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Darien Lake Theme Park: Open regular hours (10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.)
Martin’s Fantasy Island: Open regular hours (11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.). Water park closed.
Buffalo Zoo: Open regular hours (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Buffalo Museum of Science: CLOSED
Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society: CLOSED
Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Burchfield Penney Art Center: CLOSED (The galleries are always closed Mondays.)
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A couple local establishments are also offering discounts for military members on Memorial Day.
The Buffalo Zoo's 'High Five For Military' promotion will allow a member of the U.S. military and up to four guests to come to the zoo for just $5 total! You must present a valid military ID at the gates to receive the offer.
Applebee's (2656 Delaware Ave., Buffalo) and Denny's (2215 Delaware Ave., Buffalo) will offer a 10 percent discount with military ID.
Contributed by Ariana Harvin-Mahiques