2022 Memorial Day Observances in Dutchess County

Memorial Day Parade in the Town of Hyde Park. Photo by Niki DeLawder.

2022 Memorial Day Community Observances in Dutchess County
(Based on information provided by municipalities and community organizations.)

Listed by date, then alphabetically by municipality:

Hopewell Junction:

Friday, May 27th, 2022 @ 7:00 A.M.
John Jay High School (at the flagpole)
Hosted by: John Jay students, staff, and American Legion Post 1758
Point of Contact: Jim Reynolds @ (845) 221-7273

Village of Tivoli:

Friday, May 27th, 2022 @ 11:00 A.M.
Flag Placement
Location: Red Church Cemetery
Hosted by: Harris Smith Post #524
Point of Contact: Commander Fred Gruntler @ (518) 537-4948

City of Poughkeepsie:

Sunday, May 29th, 2022 @ 3:00 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

Pawling:

Sunday, May 29th, 2022 @ 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

Town of Milan:

Sunday, May 29th, 2022 @ 12:00 P.M.
Parade
Location: Milan Town Hall, 20 Wilcox Circle
Hosted by: Town of Milan Veterans’ Committee
Point of Contact: Al Lo Brutto @ (845) 758-5133 Ext. 2 

Village of Rhinebeck:

Sunday, May 29th, 2022 @ 11:00 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 30th, 2022 @ 11:00 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 30th, 2022 @ 11:00 A.M. 
Ceremony 
Location: 413 Main Street, Beacon
Hosted by: Beacon American Legion Post # 203
Point of Contact: Tony Lassiter @ (845) 489-7937

East Fishkill:

Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 10:45 A.M.
Parade and Ceremony
Location: East Fishkill Community Center and East Fishkill Memorial, Rt 82 and Beekman Road
Hosted by: American Legion Post # 1758 and Town of East Fishkill
Point of Contact: Jim Reynolds @ (845) 221-7273

Millbrook: 

Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 11:00 A.M. 
Parade and Ceremony
Location: Franklin Ave and Tribute Garden Park
Hosted by: Millbrook VFW Post # 9008
Point of Contact: Jeff Moseman @ (845) 505-4336

Pleasant Valley:

Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 11:00 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

Poughkeepsie: 

Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 11:00 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
Speaker: Commander Mastriani – USS Roosevelt
Point of Contact: Dutchess County Division of Veterans Services @ (845) 486-2060

Red Hook:

Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 10:00 A.M.
Parade and Ceremony
Location: Red Hook High School to Memorial Square Park 
Hosted by: Red Hook VFW Post # 7765
Point of Contact: William C. Moore @ (845) 758-8175, wmoore@hvc.rr.com

Rhinebeck: 

Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 10:30 A.M.
Parade
Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds
Hosted by: American Legion Post # 429
Point of Contact: Dennis J. McGuire @ (845) 656-1839

Rhinecliff:

Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 9:00 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: Center of Town 
Hosted by: American Legion Post # 429
Point of Contact: Dennis J. McGuire @ (845) 656-1839, denles69@aol.com

Staatsburg:

Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 8:00 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

Town of Beekman:

Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 10:00 A.M. 
Parade 
Location: Town Hall and Fire House 
Hosted by: Town of Beekman
Point of Contact: Laureen Abbatantuono @ (845) 724-5300 ext 221, townclerk@townofbeekmanny.us

Town of Hyde Park:

Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
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

Town of Pine Plains:

Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 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 Wappinger:

Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 1:00 P.M.
Ceremony
Location: Brexel-Schlathaus Park, corner of Myers Corners and All Angels Hill Road
Hosted by: Town of Wappinger Recreation Department
Point of Contact: Jessica Fulton @ (845) 297-3670

Union Vale:

Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 9:00 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: On-The-Green, Verbank (Town of Union Vale)
Hosted by: Union Vale Fire Company
Point of Contact: Cindy Di Cintio @ (845) 677-9262

Village of Fishkill:

Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 1:00 P.M.
Parade and Ceremony
Location: Church Street to Main Street and Broad Street
Hosted by: Village of Fishkill
Point of Contact: Julie Spann @ (845) 896-9215 or (914) 456-5120

Village of Tivoli:

Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 11:00 A.M.
Ceremony
Location: Red Church on 9G 
Hosted by: Harris Smith American Legion Post # 524
Point of Contact: Commander Fred Gruntler @ 518-537-4948

Village of Wappingers Falls:

Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 9:00 A.M.
Ceremony 
Location: Mesier Park, Village of Wappingers Falls
Hosted by: American Legion Post # 427 and VFW # 5913
Point of Contact: Raymond C. Chase Jr. @ (845) 297-2943

Other Upcoming Events:

Veterans Camping Weekend 
Friday, June 3rd- Sunday, June 5th, 2022 
Location: Wilcox Park, Milan
Hosted by: Dutchess County Division of Veterans Services and Dutchess County Parks Department
Point of contact: Susanne O’Neil (845)-298-4603