As Arizona emerges from depths of COVID-19 Pandemic, more people are out and about this Memorial Day People out and about for Memorial Day amid loosened COVID-related restrictions Compared to 2020, when people remained at home due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, people are outdoors in sizeable numbers this Memorial Day. TEMPE, Ariz. - In 2020, Memorial Day had a very different look and feel due to COVID-19, but as mask and social distancing requirements end in 2021, ore people are out and about this Memorial Day. At Riverview Park, the Wolfe family doing what they do best: having a good time. "Oh God, last year at this time, we all got sent home from work. Couldn’t go anywhere, couldn't do anything," said Christina Wolfe.