Celebrate 901 Day 2025: Your Guide to Memphis Events, Discounts & Deals
Memphis, it’s almost our favorite day of the year, 901 Day! Each September 1, we celebrate our city with live music, parties, pop-up events, and plenty of sweet deals from local businesses that will get you saying Memphis, Memphis, Memphis!
Memphis, it’s almost our favorite day of the year, 901 Day! Each September 1, we celebrate our city with live music, parties, pop-up events, and plenty of sweet deals from local businesses that will get you saying Memphis, Memphis, Memphis!
From block parties on Beale to lantern parades along the river, there’s no shortage of ways to show your 901 pride. Keep scrolling for the ultimate list of events, specials, and discounts, and check back often. We’ll keep adding new ways to celebrate the most beautiful land in the world.
MEMPHIS 901 DAY 2025 EVENTS
MEMPHIS 901 DAY 2025 EVENTS
901 Day on Beale - FREE
Project Pat is headlining what will be a great day of celebrating the M! The City of Memphis' official 901 Day event will take over Beale Street from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and there is A LOT planned. It's not a true Memphis celebration without local live music. They'll have fashion pop-ups showcasing Memphis-made style, art displays and interactive exhibits, a fun zone with inflatables and kid activities, teen space to dance and connect, dance performances, local vendors and more. Expect performances from Ekpe Abioto, The Sensational Barnes Brothers, Tyke T, Hope Clayburn’s Soul Scrimmage, Brezay, Ekpe Abioto, The Big We, Stax Music Academy, DJ Alpha Whiskey and more.
Tom Lee’s Mississippi River Gumption Revival Lantern Parade - FREE
Memphis River Parks is celebrating the centennial anniversary of Tom Lee's heroic river rescue (the namesake of Tom Lee Park). The lantern parade participants will meet at 7 p.m. at Beale Street Landing's roof before setting off at 7:45 p.m. Everyone will march through the park with the Lucky 7 Brass Band and the commemorative lanterns. After the parade, enjoy food, drinks and music under the Sunset Canopy.
Want to march in the parade? Join a lantern workshop every Saturday at Beale Street Landing for just $12. There are family and adults-only lantern workshops you can sign up for.
Project 901 Block Party - FREE
A cultural activation put on by VSNR, this event is rooted in art, local businesses, and community storytelling. Taking place at Memphis Made's The Ravine, this event will activate gallery walls, food trucks, DJ set block parties, vendors, live storytelling, and more. RSVP here.
Unite Memphis Walk & Run
On 901 Day, the city unites to celebrate. Why not also unite for the Unite Memphis 5k and 1 mile race? Unite Memphis is a movement designed to bring healing from the past, honor in the present, and hope for the future. The race sets off from the National Civil Rights Museum at 9:30 a.m. but arrive early for booths and activations starting at 7:45 a.m. There will be a 9:01 a.m. welcome from Mayor Paul Young with entertainment to follow ahead of the race. Stick around after for the awards presentation, food trucks and booths.
Open Genre - 901 Day Edition
The ultimate DJ-powered party and creative networking experience returns for a special 901 Day celebration. At 600 Marshall Ave. (Edge District), they'll takeover with 10+ DJs spinning for 10-15 minute sets, all paying homage to Memphis music and artists across generations.
Cheers to the 901 at Ghost River Brewing Co.
From 1:30 to 9:30 p.m. on September 1, Ghost River’s South Main taproom is throwing a true Memphis party. Dance all day with DJ1Luv, DJ Mary the K, DJ Sketchz, DJ Anonymuz, and a special performance by Memphis legend Al Kapone. Plus, Lana’s Lines will be on-site offering 901-inspired ink. It’s the perfect way to celebrate our city, mane!
MEMPHIS 901 DAY DEALS
- Abner's Famous Chicken: tenders and wings combo plate for $9.01. Online code 901ABNERS
- Aldo's Pizza Pies: $9.01 slice and beer combo, $9.01 12" single-topping pie. *dine-in only
- ARCHd: $9.01 off 12 oz. Memphis candle and $4.51 off 4 oz Memphis candle on getarchd.com
- BABALU: $9.01 Grind City Ritas and Memphis Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches
- Brookhaven Pub: $9.01 Tiger Bleu Chips
- Brooks Museum: 10% off selection museum events and experiences. Deals posted here.
- Bluff City Toffee: Use code 901 for 20% off online orders up to $200. Local pickup orders only. Pick up from Madonna Learning Center. Order at www.bluffcitytoffee.com.
- Bog & Barley: $9.01 Deviled Eggs and $9.01 cocktails made with local spirits (Alma del Jaguar Tequila, Blue Note Bourbon, Old Dominick Distillery or Waymar Gin House)
- Cooper-Young 4-Miler: $5 off registration with code CYPARTY
- Farm Burger: Classic burger and soda for $9.01
- Flyway Brewing: $9.01 duck tenders, 6 wings, & The King
- French Truck Coffee (Crosstown): Coffee and cookie combo $9.01
- Kooky Kanuck: $9.01 Memphis margarita
- My Cup of Tea: $9.01 Sweet LaLa's Cookie and two teas for tea or a box of their limited-edition strawberry lavendar macaroon
- Memphis In May: offering a #901Day 4-pack to attend the 2026 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest at Liberty Park May 13 - 16, 2026, for only $90.10! 4-pack includes: 4 BBQ Alley Experience Tickets - You and 3 of your friends/family can come and "TASTE THE CUE" from some of the best pitmasters on the planet. 4 General Admission Tickets. That's a $180.00 value for half the price! Purchase here.
- MOXY Memphis Downtown: $9.01 Bar Moxy drinks from 9:01am-9:01pm (single pours only), $9.01 valet parking Aug. 29-Sept. 1 when you book your stay using this link, visit on Sept. 1 to enter to win a free night stay
- Old Brownsville Farms: will be offering groups of 2 or more admission for $9.01 per group. (This offer is applicable to groups of at least 2 people as regular admission is only $5/person.)
- Petals of a Peony: $9.01 dumplings, $9.01 China Rose cocktail (Overton location)
- Slider Inn: $9.01 Jameson Slushies
- Sugar Ghost: BYOB(anana) split party. Choose from four split flavors. $9 if you bring your own banana. $10 if they provide it!
Have an event or deal for 901 Day? Submit events to our calendar here and email us at [email protected].
About the Author
Sonya
My quick and easy Go-To for the 901!
I Always share it with visitors!
Keep up the great work!
Comments Make Us Happy