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 24
Memorial Day Flag Placement. Members and volunteers are welcome to place flags at St Peter's Cemetery in preparation for Memorial Day. Come honor our departed Veterans and their service. Poughkeepsie. 8:30am.
Memorial Day Weekend Event. 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 25
Memorial Day Sunset Flag Changing Ceremony. The American Legion Post 739 organizes and presents monthly Flag Changing Ceremonies on the Walkway to honor our region’s veterans and their service to our country. The most special flag changing ceremony takes place on Sunday, May 25 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. The ceremony begins promptly at 7:30 p.m. and lasts approximately 30 minutes. Center Overlook of the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, Poughkeepsie. 7:30pm.
May 26
Orange County
Memorial Day Vendor & Craft Market at HVSPCA. Over 70+ vendors & artisans coming together to offer a "little bit of everything".....there is literally something for everyone in the family! Bring them all along for a day out of eating, drinking, shopping and, of course...plenty of wonderful dogs and cats looking for their forever homes!! If you are interested in adopting a new furry family member....please go to www.hudsonvalleyspca.com to get your adoption application. New Windsor. 10am.
Memorial Day Parade. American Legion George Smith Post 1607 will host and proudly march in the Unionville Memorial Day Parade, Main Street, Unionville to honor our fallen comrades. Step off is at 10:30AM and ends with a memorial service at 11AM in the Unionville Cemetery on Jersey Ave., Unionville. 10:30am
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony. The lineup for the procession begins at 10:30 a.m. on Wallkill Avenue near the Grange Hall. Same mile-long course as in previous years. A brief patriotic ceremony and complimentary refreshments will round up the day's activities at Veterans Memorial Park. There is a map of the parade route on their website. Montgomery. 10:30am
Echo Fields Memorial Day - Fields of Freedom Fest. Come join Echo Fields in honoring our fallen heroes. Fields of Freedom Fest is from 11am-6pm with a special performance by Chris Raabe from 12-3pm. Grab a drink at our Sippin' Pony bar, a taco from Cintli Mexican Cuisine and chill out in the fields. Everly & Bro's Party Services will be providing the goodies. Admission. Westtown. 11am
20th Annual Memorial Day Community Picnic and Fundraiser. Join Tuxedo Park Library's 20th Annual Memorial Day Community Picnic and Fundraiser! After the parade at 11:30am, come to the library at noon for food, fun, games, face painting by Not Just Faces, balloons by Cheyenne Monacelli, and entertainment by DJ George Carney! At 12:30 we'll have a wacky performance from Jester Jim, and at 2pm we'll be drawing our raffle winners. Tuxedo Park. 12pm
Ulster County
May 24-26
Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fairs. Visit one of the top art and craft shows in America this Memorial Day weekend. 200 juried artists and makers, craft demonstrations, entertainment, specialty foods, and children's entertainment. Tickets will be available for online purchase. New Paltz. 10am.
May 25
Town of Marlborough Memorial Day Parade. The theme for this year's parade is “Flags of Honor” honoring all Veterans & commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. Parade participants will assemble at the Marlboro High School, 50 Cross Road, Marlboro at 12pm. The parade kicks off at 1pm and concludes at Marlboro Elementary School on 9W. Marlboro. 12pm.
May 26
Memorial Day Parade. Join American Legion Post 1298 for its annual Memorial Day parade in Port Ewen in the Town of Esopus. As always, the parade will begin at 10am at Horton Lane, proceed south down Broadway to Riverview Cemetery where a special Memorial Day service will take place before the parade goes back up Broadway. We hope to see you and your families out there to join us as we remember and honor our heroes! Esopus. 10am.
Sullivan County
Woodridge Fire Department Annual Memorial Day Service. The Woodridge Fire Department cordially invites you to join us for our annual Memorial Day Service to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Our service will include the following: National Anthem, Color Guard, Honorable Guest Speaker Jim Farrell, march to the Village Veteran’s Memorial, wreath laying, and light refreshments. Woodridge. 3pm
Updated 5/12/2025
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