Memorial Day is the day that America celebrates in honor of our soldiers who have given the ultimate sacrifice, our troops who have lost their family and friends and our freedoms that have come of those sacrifices; our capacity to help others in need; and our thankfulness for the people who fight for us. Happy Memorial Day weekend. Salute!
Dutchess County
May 23-25
Field of Honor - HPEF 6th Annual Flag Display. Opening Ceremony Saturday May 23 @ 10am. Free events all day - Entertainment - Games & Activities for kids "Flags for Kids". In honor of all who have served our nation and community. Honor someone special - sponsor a flag. Hyde Park. 10am.
World War II Military Displays. in honor of Memorial Day Weekend, the Great Lawn in front of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will take on the appearance of a World War II encampment with WWII Military Displays. Period military vehicles of all sizes and soldiers in battle dress will be on hand to share their love of World War II history. Free public event. Hyde Park. 10am.
May 24
Memorial Day Sunset Flag Changing Ceremony. The American Legion Post 739 organize and present monthly Flag Changing Ceremonies on the Walkway to honor our region’s veterans and their service to our country. These events are open to all who wish to attend. The most special flag changing ceremony takes place on Sunday, May 24 in honor of Memorial Day. Join veterans’ affairs leaders and local VFW members for a moving sunset ceremony that also includes a four-gun salute, the playing of Taps, local artists performing God Bless America, and a carnation toss into the Hudson River. This special sunset ceremony begins promptly and lasts approximately 30 minutes. Poughkeepsie. 7:30pm.
Memorial Day Parade. Parade featuring Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Amerscot Highland Pipe Band, and more. Ceremony to follow at Town Hall. Rededication at Rowe Cemetery to honor local Revolutionary War Veterans, followed by ice cream. Milan. 12pm.
May 25
Town of Hyde Park Memorial Day Parade. Line Up Location: Hyde Park Drive-in - 8:30 AM for all trucks, including firetrucks, floats, and adult leaders, 9AM All other participants including politicians - Fire Departments will line up in the back left portion of the drive-in at 8:30AM! Step Off at 10am – SHARP! Parade Route: North on Route 9 towards Town Hall. All marchers, floats, cars, bands, etc. will turn left on to Main Street (located between Hyde Park Library and Town Hall) and march past Town Hall heading west. *All fire vehicles will continue just north of Main Street and turn right into the vacant parking lot (formerly Hyde Park Motors) opposite Town Hall*. Ceremony: Immediately following the parade, participants and spectators are encouraged and welcome to attend Memorial Services by the American Legion located at Town Hall. Hyde Park. 10am.
Town of Beekman 2026 Memorial Day Ceremony. Line-up location: 1189 Route 216. Line-up time: 9:15am. Parade step-off: 10am. Ceremony and Wreath Laying will take place at Town Hall immediately following the parade. Beekman. 10am.
Memorial Day Ceremony. The Town of Wappinger is proud to host this year’s event live and in person to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Veterans from our community will be represented in the Laying of the Wreaths Ceremony, a changing of the Town of Wappinger War Monument flag by the New Hackensack Fire Company, and other heart felt tributes will be made for our fallen service men and women. The Town is honored to have the Hudson Valley Council BSA Band return to play patriotic tunes to accompany our ceremony. Wappingers Falls. 2pm.
Orange County
Memorial Day Parade. Line up at 12:15: step off at 1:30pm. Smith's Clove Park, 133 Spring St., Monroe. 1:30pm.
Memorial Day Parade 2026. Come on out and show your support to all the men and women we have lost. Line up at 8am, step off at 9am. Goshen. 8am
Annual Memorial Day Parade. The City of Newburgh today announces its annual Memorial Day Parade is set for Monday, May 26 at 10:00am. Line-up for the parade will begin at 9:15am. on Third Street, Richman Avenue, and Valley Avenue. Immediately following the parade, memorial services will be held at Washington's Headquarters, located at 84 Liberty Street, beginning at approximately 11:15am. All are invited to attend and honor our deceased veterans. The City of Newburgh’s Memorial Day observances will also include a flag distribution at the Activity Center, located at 401 Washington Street, Newburgh, NY 12550, on Saturday, May 23 from 10am to 12pm. Newburgh. 10am.
Town of Tuxedo Memorial Day Parade. Honoring those who gave everything. A day to come together, remember, and show our gratitude.10:15am Morning Services: 11:30am Parade starting at Tuxedo UFSD & Ceremonies at St. Mary's Church to immediately follow. 12pm Tuxedo Park Library Annual Picnic. We hope to see you there. Tuxedo Park. 10am.
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. Please join American Legion Post 1250 for the Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony to remember & honor those that gave their lives for our freedom. Parade line up is at 12:45PM from Cohen Circle, kick off is 1PM down Main Street, and Ceremony will take place at the Veteran's Monument in front of Seward. Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts are invited to help with the flag ceremony. This year, we are excited to have SS Seward’s JROTC participating. The Florida Chamber of Commerce will also have military tribute floats to respectfully honor the heroes that made the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation. At the request of American Legion Post 1250, political groups are not permitted to march in the parade. Florida. 1pm.
Sullivan County
Woodridge Fire Department Annual Memorial Day Service. The service will be held in our truck bays and will honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Following the ceremony, we will march to the Village of Woodridge Veterans Memorial for a wreath laying. All are welcome as we come together to remember and honor our heroes. Woodridge. 3pm.
Updated 5/9/2026
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