Memorial Day Parades, Shopping, and Events

Here’s how to spend Memorial Day weekend this year

This Memorial Day weekend, we honor those who have served — and those we’ve lost — with parades, fireworks, and festivities all throughout the Hudson Valley. Celebrate the freedom our brothers and sisters in service have given us with historic presentations and shopping, too.

Friday, May 22-Monday, May 25

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum Memorial Day Weekend Events
In honor of America’s veterans, the FDR museum hosts its annual USO show on Friday at 7 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, guests can explore a recreation of a World War II encampment, as well as a display of military items. A graveside memorial service rounds off the festivities on Monday at 1:30 p.m. www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu/publicprograms/calendar.html

Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Sidewalk Sale & “Shop and Ship” Program
Who doesn’t love a good holiday sale? Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, located in Central Valley, offers extended hours for its weekend-long sidewalk sale. The shops open at 9 a.m. each day, and close at 10 p.m. (9 p.m. on Monday). Check the site for all in-store promotions, including 50% off your entire purchase (and additional 40% off clearance) at Coach.

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And if you find yourself with too many bags and not enough hands to carry them, you can take advantage of the new “Shop and Ship” program: simply have your in-store purchases shipped to your desired location via the service Shipping Station. Shipping Station also offers a 25% discount on packaging services. www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=7

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Walkway Over the Hudson hosts its annual Memorial Day Eve Illumination Ceremony on Sunday, May 24

Sunday, May 24

Fishkill Memorial Day Parade
Starting at 2 p.m. on Church Street, the parade travels through the Village of Fishkill and ends at Monument Square. www.vofishkill.us

Town of Newburgh Memorial Day Parade
Memorial services begin at 10 a.m. at the Newburgh Town Hall; the parade kicks off at 1 p.m. www.townofnewburgh.org

Memorial Day Eve Illumination of the Walkway Ceremony
A sunset vigil will take place on the Walkway Over the Hudson’s Center Overlook flagpole starting at 8 p.m. Be sure to bring a flashlight or glowstick to help illuminate the Walkway. www.walkway.org

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Rhinebeck’s Memorial Day parade takes place on Monday, May 25. Photograph by M. Salamone

Monday, May 25

Downtown Albany Memorial Day Parade
Beginning at Partridge St. and Central Ave. at 9 a.m., the parade winds through the city and ends at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Lafayette Park for a ceremony to honor our veterans at 12 p.m. www.albany.com

Beacon Memorial Day Parade
A Sailors Memorial Service will be held at 8 a.m. on the Fishkill Creek Bridge. The parade will begin on South Avenue and Main Street at 9:30 a.m., with a memorial service immediately after in front of the Veterans Memorial Building on Main Street.

Coxsackie Memorial Day Parade
The parade will begin at 1 p.m. on Appleblossom Lane. Line up is at 12:15 p.m. www.villageofcoxsackie.com/calendar/eventdetail/541/-/memorial-day-parade

Haverstraw Memorial Day Services
Services will be held at Haverstraw Town Hall, Calico Hill Veterans Memorial, the Civil War Monument on Hudson Avenue, the World War II Memorial, and conclude at the World War I monument at Mount Repose Cemetery. Services will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 11 a.m.

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Hudson Memorial Day Parade
Beginning at 10 a.m., Hudson’s parade will form on Milford Road and continue east on Route 303 to Route 91. The parade will conclude at Markillie Cemetery, where there will be a brief service. Parade entry forms can be found at www.americanlegionhudson464.weebly.com

Hyde Park Memorial Day Parade
Parade will start at 10 a.m. at Roosevelt Theatre and proceed north through the town of Hyde Park. American Legion will conduct a memorial service. www.hydeparkny.us/notices/1426175973Memorial%20Day%20Parade%20sign%20up%20form.pdf

Kingston Memorial Day Parade
Parade will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Andrews Street and proceed up Broadway. There will be a Memorial Day service following the parade in front of City Hall at 4 p.m. www.ulstercountyalive.com/event/kingston-memorial-day-parade

Montgomery Memorial Day Parade
The parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Wallkill Avenue and end at the Veterans Memorial Park. A short patriotic ceremony and free refreshments will conclude the event. www.villageofmontgomery.org/index.php/montgomery-memorial-day-parade.html

Rhinebeck Memorial Day Parade
Led by the Rhinebeck High School Band, the parade will proceed down Mulberry Street to East Market Street. There will be flag raisings and wreath laying ceremonies all along the way, ending at the Rhinebeck Cemetery. Memorial services will be held at the cemetery and refreshments will be served. www.rhinebeck.wordpress.com/2015/05/17/rhinebeck-memorial-day-parade-may-25th-2015

Stony Point Memorial Day Parade
In honor of local veterans, a service will be held at Rose Cemetery at 8:30 a.m.; the parade kicks off at 9:30 a.m. www.townofstonypoint.org

Tuxedo Memorial Day Community Picnic and Fundraiser
The parade begins at 11 a.m. on Route 17. At 12 p.m. there will be a picnic at the Tuxedo Park Library, featuring a deejay, custom photographs, Steve the Balloon Man, Mario the Magician, a bounce house, food, and games. Enjoy a talent competition at 1:30 p.m. and raffle drawings at 2:30 p.m. www.tuxedoparklibrary.org

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