Memorial Day is, of course, a time to honor America's fallen soldiers. It's also the unofficial start of summer, even if the solstice is still a few weeks away. As always, the Buy Side staff is busy finding the best deals for you to shop and save this holiday.

Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members. But it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and retail discounts.

Baba Yaga: The Red Panda Noodle guys’ killer chicken sando truck will be at the Audubon Park Night Market from 5-8 p.m. on May 26 offering their usual discount to all military personnel, plus “a lil’ somethin’ somethin’ extra,” say company reps. Info: instagram.com/babayagachickentruck

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer for many in the United States, but it won’t feel like that in the East leading up to the holiday thanks in part to a rare May nor’easter.

An unusual May nor'easter is set to wallop New England on Thursday, providing a soaking before the Memorial Day holiday weekend with weather more commonly associated with fall and winter. Nor'easters usually arrive in the end of fall and winter and bring high winds,

Martha Stewart’s modern farmhouse furniture and decor are up to 75 percent off at Wayfair’s Memorial Day sale. Shop ottomans, armchairs, media consoles, end tables, and more starting at $10

Free coffee, doughnuts will be available at the annual Memorial Day service sponsored by VFW Post 604 that starts at 10 a.m.

Walmart has same-day delivery or next-day shipping for a number of Blackstone grills and griddles, with prices under $100.

Hours from Saturday, May 24, through Monday, May 26, are 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The pool also will be welcoming swimmers the weekends of May 31-June 1, June 7-8 and then daily starting June 9. Swimming lessons also are offered at the complex, 1801 Angler Ave.