12 Fantastic Memorial Day Weekend Instagram Shots [PHOTOS]

A collection of photos from Memorial Day celebrations.

Courtesy @melissa_marlow

Chicago O'Hare International Airport is decked out in the Stars and Stripes to celebrate Memorial Day weekend.

Courtesy @thenugespeaks

A beautiful shot from the Jones Beach Air Show on Long Island, New York

Courtesy @justjoanie

Another family visits their lost hero.

Courtesy @knitwgrace

A huge American flag hangs from the Bear Mountain Bridge, which spans the Hudson River north of New York City.

Courtesy @kapreusser

A grocery store gets festive with a variety of beer.

Courtesy @inthe609

An American flag flaps in the wind behind a boat. Looks like someone's enjoying the long weekend!

Courtesy @c_hill411

At the root of Memorial Day is remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in military service.

Courtesy @alllllllli_

Barbecue is a time-honored tradition of Memorial Day.

Courtesy @ciroc_boi03

Looks like Rock Center in New York City is flying the Stars and Bars high this Memorial Day Weekend.

Courtesy @bobbybukharian

Another store pays tribute to Memorial Day with its shoe selection.

Courtesy @justnice84

Old Glory waves in the Memorial Day weekend breeze.

Courtesy @lborntreger

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A collection of photos from Memorial Day celebrations.

Courtesy @melissa_marlow

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Chicago O'Hare International Airport is decked out in the Stars and Stripes to celebrate Memorial Day weekend.

Courtesy @thenugespeaks

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A beautiful shot from the Jones Beach Air Show on Long Island, New York

Courtesy @justjoanie

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Another family visits their lost hero.

Courtesy @knitwgrace

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A huge American flag hangs from the Bear Mountain Bridge, which spans the Hudson River north of New York City.

Courtesy @kapreusser

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A grocery store gets festive with a variety of beer.

Courtesy @inthe609

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An American flag flaps in the wind behind a boat. Looks like someone's enjoying the long weekend!

Courtesy @c_hill411

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At the root of Memorial Day is remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in military service.

Courtesy @alllllllli_

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Barbecue is a time-honored tradition of Memorial Day.

Courtesy @ciroc_boi03

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Looks like Rock Center in New York City is flying the Stars and Bars high this Memorial Day Weekend.

Courtesy @bobbybukharian

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Another store pays tribute to Memorial Day with its shoe selection.

Courtesy @justnice84

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Old Glory waves in the Memorial Day weekend breeze.

Courtesy @lborntreger

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It's Memorial Day weekend in the United States, and Americans are spending time with friends and family, enjoying the first barbecue of the summer and remembering their fallen military heroes. While people are soaking up some rays or paying tribute to lost heroes, they're posting some fantastic snapshots to Instagram.

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Mashable has collected some of our favorites in the gallery above. Show us your Memorial Day weekend Instagram pictures and tell us about your long weekend in the comments below!