2021 Memorial Day Events
On Memorial Day, a convoy of law enforcement and military vehicles will travel throughout Dutchess County communities in both an inner and outer loop to honor those that have made the ultimate sacrifice.
The convoy follows in the recent COVID-19-revised commemorations in the county for last year’s Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day observations, though there will be in-person ceremonies this year (scroll down for listings).
“We are thrilled to again offer our full ceremony at the Dutchess County War Memorial this year, while continuing the Memorial Day convoy, which attracted so many along the route last year, when we couldn’t get together – all in our ongoing tribute to those who gave their lives to protect our liberty,” noted Adam Roche, Director of Dutchess County’s Division of Veterans’ Services.
Residents can view the convoy alongside the route. In addition to waving American flags, children whose families live along the route are encouraged to paint and draw flags to be displayed in their windows or on driveways.
Memorial Day events in the Hudson Valley:
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COLUMBIA COUNTY:
Germantown Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade,
Monday May 31, 2021 • The Germantown Town Board & Germantown American Legion Post 346 are happy to be able host a parade this year, but we ask attendees to please remember to practice social distancing to keep one another safe.
Schedule:
9am: Gather at Town Hall monuments
9:15am: Placing of wreath and taps
9:15-10am- Bussing participants to parade start and line up begins for vehicles
10am: Cemetery ceremony
10:30am: Parade kick off
At the end of the parade: Hotdogs & water will be served by the Germantown Fire Department at the Kellner Youth Activity Building.
https://www.germantownny.org
Wappinger resident and National Bugler Dani Masterson will be sounding the 24-notes of Taps every hour for 24-hours at Mesier Park in Wappingers in honor of Memorial Day. She will begin at 3pm on Sunday and conclude during the National Moment of Remembrance at 3pm on Monday. Follow live: https://www.facebook.com/americantapsgirl
DUTCHESS COUNTY:
Wappingers Falls
Saturday, May 29th @ 11:45 A.M.
Veteran’s Mural Dedication
Location: 8 School Street, Wappingers Falls
Hosted by: VFW Post #5913
Point of Contact: Joseph Angelo @ (845) 297-9813
Pawling
Sunday, May 30th @ 11:15 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 22 Coulter Avenue, Pawling
Hosted by: Congregation of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church & American Legion Hasler Kamp Post # 215, Honor Guard
Point of Contact: Liz Nevermann @ (914) 374-7589, beachwalker1972@yahoo.com
City of Poughkeepsie
Sunday, May 30th @ 3 P.M.
Ceremony
Location: Soldier & Sailor Fountain, South Ave.
Hosted by: City of Poughkeepsie and American Legion Lafayette Post # 37
Point of Contact: Jacquemae Perotta @ (845) 452-5960, perrotta305@aol.com
City of Poughkeepsie
Sunday, May 30th, 2021 @ 8 P.M.
Ceremony
Location: Flagpole in the center of the Walkway over the Hudson
Hosted by: Walkway Over the Hudson
Point of Contact: Walkway Over the Hudson @ (845) 454-9649
Village of Rhinebeck
Sunday, May 30th @ 11 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: 6368 Mill St, Rhinebeck
Hosted by: Rhinebeck Reformed Church & Montgomery AL Post #429
Point of Contact: Pastor Louis Perez @ (845) 876-3727
Amenia
Monday, May 31st @ 11 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: Amenia Veterans Memorial Park
Hosted by: VFW Post # 5444
Point of Contact: Vicki Doyle @ (845) 489-7826, vdoyle@ameniany.gov
Beacon
Monday, May 31st @ 11 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: 413 Main Street, Beacon
Hosted by: Beacon American Legion Post # 203
Point of Contact: Tony Lassiter @ (845) 489-7937
Beekman
Monday, May 31st @ 10 A.M.
Parade & Ceremony
Location: Town Hall and Fire House
Hosted by: Town of Beekman
Point of Contact: Laureen Abbatantuono @ (845) 724-5300 ext 221, townclerk@townofbeekmanny.us
East Fishkill
Monday, May 31st @ 10:45 A.M.
Parade and Ceremony
Location: East Fishkill Community Center and East Fishkill Memorial, Rt 82 and Beekman Road
Hosted by: Manny Bacon American Legion Post # 1758
Point of Contact: Jim Reynolds @ (845) 221-7273
Village of Fishkill
Monday, May 31st @ 1 P.M.
Parade and Ceremony
Location: Main Street and Broad Street
Hosted by: VFW Post # 1286 and Village of Fishkill
Point of Contact: Julie Spann @ (845) 896-9215
Hyde Park
Monday, May 31st @ 8 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: Dinsmore Park on Old Post Road in the hamlet of Staatsburg
Hosted by: Community Volunteers
Point of Contact: Bob Linville @ (845) 551-9138
Hyde Park
Monday, May 31st @ 10:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
Caravan Parade & Ceremony
Location: Hyde Park Town Hall & Hyde Park War Memorial
Hosted by: Hyde Park Recreation Dept. & Hyde Park American Legion Post # 1303
Point of Contact: Teresa Gasparini (845) 229-8086, tgasparini@hydeparkny.us
LaGrange
Monday, May 31st @ 11 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: 120 Stringham Road, LaGrange
Hosted by: Town of LaGrange
Point of Contact: Kelly Tighe @ (845) 452-9064, ktighe@lagrangeny.gov
Millerton
Monday, May 31st @ 10 A.M.
Parade and Ceremony
Location: Century Blvd. to Irondale Cemetery to Veterans Park
Hosted by: Millerton American Legion Post 178
Point of Contact: Sean Klay @ (518) 929-3624 or sean@legionpost178.org
Pleasant Valley
Monday, May 31st @ 11 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: Pleasant Valley Mill site, Main St.
Hosted by: Pleasant Valley/Millbrook American Legion Post # 739
Point of Contact: Ross Hartlip @ (914) 489-1164
Pine Plains
Monday, May 31st @ 10:30 A.M.
Parade & Ceremony
Location: Pine Plains Firehouse to Town Clock Memorial to Evergreen Cemetery
Hosted by: Shekomeko American Legion Post # 426 and Pine Plains VFW Post # 5519
Point of Contact: Marie Stewart @ (845) 546-7349 one.phoenix.rhysing@gmail.com
Town of Poughkeepsie
Monday, May 31st @ 11 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: Dutchess County War Memorial-corner of Raymond Ave. and Main St.
Hosted by: Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro and Dutchess County Division of Veterans’ Services
Point of Contact: Dutchess County Division of Veterans Services @ (845) 486-2060
Red Hook
Monday, May 31st @ 11 A.M.
Parade and Ceremony
Location: Red Hook Memorial Square Park
Hosted by: Red Hook VFW Post # 7765
Point of Contact: William C. Moore @ (845) 758-8175, wmoore@hvc.rr.com
Village of Rhinebeck
Monday, May 31st @ 10 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: Doughboy Memorial Park/Rhinebeck Rural Cemetery, Mill Road
Hosted by: Montgomery American Legion Post # 429
Point of Contact: Dennis J. McGuire @ (845) 656-1839, denles69@aol.com
Tivoli
Monday, May 31st @ 11 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: Veteran’s Monument, Broadway
Hosted by: Harris Smith American Legion Post # 524
Point of Contact: Commander Thomas Mabie @ (845) 758-1330
Union Vale
Monday, May 31st @ 9 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: On-The-Green, Verbank (Town of Union Vale)
Hosted by: Union Vale Fire Company
Point of Contact: Cindy Di Citio @ (845) 677-9324
Wappinger
Monday, May 31st @ 2 P.M.
Ceremony
Location: Brexel-Schlathaus Park, corner of Myers Corners and All Angels Hill roads
Hosted by: Town of Wappinger Recreation Department
Point of Contact: Jessica Fulton @ (845) 297-3670
Wappingers Falls
Monday, May 31st @ 10 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: Mesier Park, Village of Wappingers Falls
Hosted by: J.M. Goring-WM. Hurtz American Legion Post # 427 and VFW # 5913
Point of Contact: Raymond C. Chase Jr. @ (845) 297-2943
ULSTER COUNTY
Ulster County Memorial Day Candlelight Ceremony
Thursday, May 27, 2021 • 8pm • 244 Fair Street, Kingston • Ulster County Memorial Roll of Honor. Honoring Ulster County Service Members who made the ultimate sacrifice. Guest Speaker is Major General Timothy LaBarge, Commander of the New York Air National Guard • LINK
WESTCHESTER
Westchester County Memorial Day Service
Friday, May 28, 2021 • noon • Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Katonah. Watch live on Facebook.com/westchestergov
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