DFW airport officials said they expect 1.4 million travelers from Thursday through Tuesday. "Yeah, it's a lot of people, but you know this

"It's awesome meeting these people and hearing their stories and carrying the load for them. Makes it a little bit lighter," said Colton Morrow.

Memorial Day is nearly here, the annual holiday that honors those men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. For many, Monday is a day off from work, providing time for people to show respect for fallen soldiers.

Dallas engages citizens with events and services, observing Memorial Day and offering cultural, educational, and assistance programs.

The epic event centered around gaming culture features panels, workshops, performances, special guests, cosplay, more than 120 exhibitors, and more and runs through May 25 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Downtown Dallas. Tickets range from $59-$139. For more information and to get tickets, click here .

Participants walked 3.6 miles to the Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial as part of a Carry The Load event leading up to Memorial Day.

Freeways and airports across the U.S. filled up Friday as more people made their getaways for Memorial Day weekend. Even as politics and the nation's aging air traffic infrastructure rattle the U.S. travel industry,

Dallas’ Perot Museum of Nature and Science unveiled its revamped Moody Family Children’s Museum on Friday — just in time for Memorial Day weekend.