Thousands of people headed to the Boston Common to see over 37,000 flags flapping in remembrance on Memorial Day.

More than 37,000 flags were placed in the ground on Boston Common for Memorial Day. WBZ-TV’s Brandon Truitt reports.

The Capital Burger in Back Bay. Globe burger lovers suggest the bacon cheeseburger, made with Vermont cheddar, candied smoked bacon, and tomato jam: “a winner.” 159 Newbury St., thecapitalburger.com.

Weekend will be mostly cloudy and cool in Boston before the temperature goes up towards the end of the weekend.

Memorial Day, a federal holiday held the last Monday in May, is recognized this year on Monday, May 26. Most local and federal government offices are closed but many retail stores are open.

Here is when and where Memorial Day traffic will be the worst in Massachusetts, according to reports from MassDOT and AAA.

The New England Patriots had a busy day on Thursday, as players took part in a community event highlighting mental health after their OTA practice. Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that an independent investigation will be launched into school transportation safety at Boston Public Schools after the death of 5-year-old Lens Joseph,

“Lilo & Stich” teamed with Tom Cruise for a monster Memorial Day box office weekend. Disney’s live action version of “Lilo & Stich” earned a staggering $145.5 million in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday, the second biggest domestic opening of the year after “A Minecraft Movie.”