Memorial Day is Monday, Could 30, and is noticed as a federal vacation.
After a two-year hiatus resulting from COVID-19 restrictions, many Capital Area communities will have a good time this 12 months with a spread of occasions to recollect U.S. army members who died in service to their nation in addition to honor veterans and people at the moment within the armed forces. Among the many actions and tributes scheduled are:
Ceremonies & Particular Occasions
Could 27-30: Discipline of Honor, Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Sunday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday at Hoosic Valley Central College soccer discipline, 1548 Route 67, Schaghticoke. A dedication ceremony will start with a parade at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The closing ceremony will start at 10 a.m. on Monday.
Banner signifies the place the Discipline of Honor shall be held Memorial Day weekend Could 27-30 at Hoosic Valley Central College in Schagticoke.
Discipline of Honor CommitteeCould 28: Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga Nationwide Cemetery’s Memorial Day Ceremony. 11 a.m. Saturday, 200 Duell Highway Schuylerville. Cemetery Director Scott Lamb will host occasions that can embody shade and guards, a keynote handle, a flyover by the 109th Airwing, ringing of the USS Saratoga bell, music, a canon salute and benediction. Admission is free. (Volunteers shall be putting flags on gravesites on the cemetery starting at 9 a.m. that day. Enroll right here.)
Could 30: American Legion Mohawk Publish 1450, 11 a.m. Monday within the legion’s lined pavilion, 275 Grooms Highway, Halfmoon. Refreshments served following the ceremony.
Parades
Could 25: City of Colonie’s inaugural Memorial Day parade. 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, on the Crossings of Colonie, 580 Albany Shaker Highway. Native veterans, army teams, the Shaker Excessive College marching band and native scouting models will take part. A ceremony shall be held at 6 p.m. on the city of Colonie Veterans Memorial on the park and can characteristic audio system, city officers and musical performances.
Could 25: City of Waterford parade. Steps off at 7 p.m. Wednesday from Grace Road, Waterford. Grand marshals are Thomas Catallo and Frank Grimmelli, each 98 and the final identified dwelling World Struggle II veterans in Waterford. Study extra.
Could 28: Ballston Spa Memorial Day Parade. 9 a.m. Saturday, steps off from Milton Avenue, proceeds via city to Veterans Park. Naval ceremony at bridge at JJ’s Snack Bar.
Could 30: Albany Memorial Day Parade. Steps off at 8 a.m. Monday at 900 Central Ave.
Patriot Guard Riders make their approach down Washington Ave. through the Albany 2019 Memorial Day Parade. Town’s 2022 parade takes place Monday.
Lori Van Buren/Occasions UnionCould 30: Village of Hoosick Falls Memorial Day Parade. Hosted by the Hoosick Publish 40 American Legion and stepping off at 10 a.m. Monday, Could 30 at Wooden Park. Providers at village monuments will start at 8 a.m. from the park.
Could 30: Castleton-Schodack Memorial Day Parade. 10 a.m. Monday Could 30 will step off on the nook of Boltwood and Seaman avenues and can conclude with a ceremony at Mountain View Cemetery. 5 divisions with the VFW Publish 7337 will lead, veterans and Gold Star Moms shall be honored. Korean battle veteran James Gibbons shall be grand marshal.
Julianne Venneman of Colonie and her kids Avery, 6, and Holden, 2, watch the Albany Memorial Day Parade on Washington Ave. Monday, Could 27, 2019 in Albany, N.Y.
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