It’s the most important day of reflection on the calendar throughout the Country. As we gear up for Barbeques, bonfires and basking in the sun, take the time to give thanks to the service men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our simple liberties. Put on your most patriotic ensemble, raise those American Flags and gear up for the Smithtown Memorial Day Parade circuit happening all day tomorrow.
Memorial Day Parade Schedule – Monday, May 25th, 2015
Kings Park Memorial Day Parade – Begins at 9 A.M.
Organized by the Donald C. Munro Post 944, the parade route will begin at Ralph J. Osgood School. From the school, the route will head west along Old Dock Road turning east on 25A to end at the corner of 25a and Church St. A special flag ceremony will commence after the parade at Veterans Plaza.
St. James Memorial Day Parade – Begins at 9:30 A.M.
Organized by the Sergeant John W. Cooke Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 395, the parade will start at the Woodlawn and Lake Avenue intersection. The route will continue along Lake Avenue just across the railroad ending at the St. James Elementary School. A special Memorial Day Ceremony will commence at the Parades end.
Northport Memorial Day Parade – Begins at 9:45 A.M.
Organized by The Northport American Legion Post 694, the annual Parade route starts off at the north end of Laurel Avenue at the School and head to Northport Village Park where special guest speakers and tribute ceremonies will follow.
Commack Memorial Day Parade – Begins at 10 A.M.
Organized by the VFW Post 9263, the Parade route starts at Larkfield Rd and Jericho Turnpike. The parade will continue east on Jericho to Veterans Memorial Highway and come to an end at Cannon Park at the intersection of Jericho Turnpike and Veteran’s Highway. A ceremony will follow the parade.
Smithtown Fire Department Memorial Day Tribute – Begins at 11 A.M.
The Smithtown Fire Department will hold their annual ceremony starting at 11 A.M. in front of the main house. Every year, the department pays a special tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice, including fellow firefighters, members of the James Munro American Legion post 832 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 10870. After the tribute, the Fire Department will March in the Smithtown Memorial Day Parade.
Smithtown Memorial Day Parade – Begins at 12 P.M.
Organized by the Holy Mother Mary Knights of Columbus, the parade route starts at the corner of Route 111 (Singer Ln) and Main Street. The parade will run straight down Main Street, ending at Town Hall. A wreath laying ceremony will follow the parade at Town Hall.