Five Things To Do This Weekend in Memphis: July 5th-7th

Go 'fourth' and continue celebrating Independence Day during Memphis weekend events.

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St. Jude Memphis Stampede

Cook’s Lake, 4249 N. Watkins

Friday, July 5, 8-10:30 p.m.

The day after the 4th of July celebrations, I can't think of anything much more patriotic than a rodeo. Especially one that benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Proceeds from this International Professional Rodeo event do just that. Giddy-up, cowboy to this family-friendly, action-packed Pro Rodeo featuring top cowboys and cowgirls competing for thousands of dollars in prize money.

Red, White, and Brew Tour

Backbeat Tours, corner of Second and Beale

Saturday, July 6, 6-9 p.m.

Want to continue celebrating? How about a patriotic beer tour? Tour two local breweries on the famous Mojo Music bus. The tour includes a performance by a local musician, beer, and a pizza dinner.

Hangover Pancake Brunch

Hi-Tone, 412-414 N. Cleveland

Sunday, July 7, 12-3 p.m.

Slow down there, cowpoke. Maybe you celebrated a little too much. That's okay. Hi-Tone has your hair of the dog. This is the second installment of a silly food series. All-you-can-handle pancakes, bacon, sausage, and fruit, with drink specials and an anything-goes dress code. Feel free to come in your pajamas and pig out on pancakes.

International Carnival on the River: Rep Your Flag

Memphis Riverboats, 45 S. Riverside Dr.

Saturday, July 6, 8:30 p.m.-12 midnight

Keep waving your red, white, and blue — or the colors of your choosing. This tropical-style fiesta with Caribbean food and rhythms will be held on the Island Queen. Bring your favorite flag or wear your country's colors. It's a party, so any other party clothing, including carnival costumes, is perfect for this cruise. Cash bar. Ages 21+.

All-American July 4th Getaway

Graceland, 3717 Elvis Presley Blvd.

Thursday, July 4 through Sunday, July 7

There’s nothing more American than Elvis, rock-and-roll, fireworks, BBQ, movies, and NASCAR. Graceland has them all this weekend with a special appearance on Saturday by the incomparable Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo in concert.

Be sure to wear your blue suede shoes. It's patriotic!

For a full list of what’s happening this weekend in and around Memphis, check out our calendar of events.  Also, be sure to tag your favorite Instagram photos of Memphis while you are out and about with the #memphismagazine hashtag. I hope you have a great weekend.