Hundreds gather in Boston on Memorial Day for the "Rally for a Dream" to honor veterans and protest for immigrant rights.

The protest was organized by Mass 50501 and held Monday in City Hall Plaza and Liberty Mall at the Boston Common.

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.

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.

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

The Boston area is set to kick off the week with a slightly cool but mostly clear Memorial Day, according to National Weather Service forecasts.

AAA predicts more than 45 million travelers this Memorial Day weekend, with gas prices down 50 cents from last year.

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,