Memorial Day is coming up, which is when most people break out their backyard grills for summer cookouts.

 

A survey by the Weber grill company found that 71% of Americans plan to cook out on Memorial Day.  That's a lot, but it's only the THIRD-most-popular grilling holiday.

 

The Fourth of July is the most-popular, with 90% of people grilling.  And 76% of people say they cook out to celebrate birthdays.  Memorial Day finished ahead of Father's Day, with only 53% of people cooking out for dad.

 

71% of Americans own a grill, and three quarters of them cook out at least once a week.  Hamburgers are the most-popular food to grill, followed by chicken and steak.  (PR Newswire)