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May radio content ideas
May is a celebration month — Mother’s Day, graduations, Memorial Day, and the unofficial start of summer. Family and community topics carry the month.
Key dates & observances in May
- May 5Cinco de Mayo
- 2nd SundayMother's Day
- Mid-MayGraduation season
- Last MondayMemorial Day
Dates for movable observances shift year to year — check the current year before you schedule.
Programming angles for May
Mother’s Day: dedications, "brag on mom" call-ins, gift-idea segments
Graduation shout-outs and advice-for-grads features
Memorial Day: honoring local service members, weekend event guides
Kickoff-of-summer content — cookouts, pools opening, travel plans
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