Memorial Day weekend is a time of year when we stop to honor those who served and lost their lives while protecting the nation. From local ceremonies and memorials to community-wide parades, there are a number of ways to celebrate throughout the region. Check out these events throughout Westchester for the upcoming weekend.
Larchmont:Â On May 22, the Village of Larchmont will hold its Memorial Day parade. The parade will kick off at 7 p.m. from Chatsworth Avenue Bridge, through Palmer Avenue, and end at Constitution Park with complimentary hot dogs. The village will also honor the Woman’s Club of Larchmont as it celebrates its 100-year anniversary. The club will lead the parade with a wreath-laying ceremony at Constitution Park.
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Katonah:Â Katonah will host a Memorial Day service at Lasdon Park and Arboretum on May 23 at 11 a.m. You can watch the event live on Facebook.
Yorktown: The town of Yorktown will host a Memorial Day parade on May 26 starting at 11:30 a.m. The parade will walk from Yorktown’s Town Hall to Jack DeVito Veterans’ Memorial Track and Field located behind the Cultural and Community Center. The town will walk in remembrance of loved ones who paid service to the country.
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Mount Vernon: Mount Vernon will have a Memorial Day parade and ceremony on May 26 at 10 a.m. The parade begins at Park Avenue and 1st Street and ends at Hartley Park with a ceremony to follow. Parade attendees should plan to meet at City Hall at 8:30 a.m.
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Harrison:Â The town of Harrison will host a Memorial Day ceremony on May 22 at 6 p.m. at the Veterans Plaza in Library Park, gathering town officials, veterans, and public members. The ceremony will welcome members of Harrison Post No. 282 American Legion, Sgt. William Sawelson, and VFW Post 340.
Rye: On May 26, The Rye American Legion Post Auxiliary will host the Memorial Day parade down Purchase Street at 9:30 a.m. The parade will feature Legionnaires, marching bands, cyclists, and more. Post-parade, the city of Rye will continue its tradition and honor deceased veterans at Rye City Hall.
White Plains: The City of White Plains invites everyone to join its Memorial Day parade and ceremony on May 26 at 10 a.m. The parade will begin at Church Street in downtown White Plains.
Hastings-on-Hudson: The Village of Hastings will host a Memorial Day service on May 25 at 9:30 a.m. on 50 Main St. and an award ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on Maple Ave. Additionally, there will be a parade at 2 p.m., starting on Main St. and ending on Warburton Ave.
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New Rochelle: On May 26, the American Legion New Rochelle Post 8 will host a Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. The city will remember and honor veterans and families. NRFD Lieutenant Mike Amori is the keynote speaker. Complimentary barbecue for all attendees will follow the ceremony.
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Valhalla: Join the Valhalla community on May 26 for a Memorial Day parade and ceremony. The parade starts at 9:30 a.m. and goes from Westlake Drive down Columbus Ave. At 10:15 a.m., there will be a ceremony at the village green gazebo.
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Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow:Â The Central Veterans Committee and the Villages of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow host a Memorial Day parade on May 26 from 10-11 a.m. The parade will start on Main Street in Tarrytown and continue down Route 9 to Beekman Avenue through downtown Sleepy Hollow before concluding at Patriots Park. There will be ice cream and face painting at Patriots Park after the ceremony.
Pelham: Pelham will host a couple of Memorial Day ceremonies on May 26 from 9-11:45 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park.
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