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KidsOutAndAbout's List of Memorial Day Parades in and near Westchester

Read on to find a list of Memorial Day Parades and Activities in Westchester, NY

2014 List of Memorial Day Parades in Fairfield County

Anyone can have a parade. Only Americans can have a parade to celebrate the greatest political achievements in history: establishing and repeatedly defending a country founded on the principle of individual liberty. Memorial Day, which was originally called Decoration Day because it was a day on which the graves of fallen soldiers were decorated, was established in the years after the Civil War to honor those who died in that war. Today, it is a day of remembrance of all who have died in this country's service.

Bravery. Honor. In President Lincoln's famous words, giving the last full measure of devotion to the defense of freedom. These are difficult ideas to explain to children, but it is our responsibility as parents to do it.

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Start by bringing your kids to the Memorial Day Parade in your town. During the parade, demonstrate for them the solemnity and gratitude due to the veterans who march past. Take off your hats as they go by. Explain to your kids why we show respect for the flag. With them, cheer for the bands and salute the men and women in our police and fire departments. Think about those currently serving our country in the military around the world, and, perhaps, reflect with your children about the gratitude we owe their courage. If you know parents with a child in the military, take a few minutes to find a way to convey your thanks.

Click here for a brief history of Memorial Day in the U.S., courtesy of the Waterloo, NY web site. Below the following list of dates and times for this year, we have compiled some other good links for those of you ambitious enough to explore further the meaning of Memorial Day.

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Also note: If you are marching in a parade, line-up is usually about 1/2 hour before the start of the parade.

Memorial Day Parade and Hudson Park Event 
Join us as “We Remember” on Monday, May 26. Event begins with at 10:30 a.m. with a ceremony at Memorial Plaza followed by a parade and procession to Hudson Park via Huguenot Street, North Avenue and Pelham Road for a waterfront ceremony honoring those lost at sea. Parade features NRPD, NRFD, active duty Marines and Sailors from Fleet Week, NRHS and Trinity School bands, schools and civic groups, military from every branch. 

Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Date:  Mon, 05/26/2014 
Time:  10am
Location:  Town/Village of Harrison
Memorial Day Fun!


2014 Memorial Day Parade
Date:  Thu, 05/22/2014 
Time:  7pm
Location:  Village of Larchmont
The 2014 Village of Larchmont Memorial Day Parade will take place on Thursday May 22, at 7:00 PM.


Memorial Day Parade
Date:  Fri, 05/30/2014 
Time:  6:30pm
Location:  Village of Mamaroneck
Please join us this Memorial Day on Friday, May 30, 2014, as we recognize the ultimate sacrifices made by our Nation's soldiers in all forces who died since the birth of our country.


MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Date:  Mon, 05/26/2014 
Time:  10am
Location:  City of White PlainsAnnual Parade


Town of Somers Memorial Day Parade
Date:  Mon, 05/26/2014 
Time:  10am
Location:  Town of Somers
Begins at Somers Middle School and proceeds to Ivandell Cemetary, Route 202, Somers / Hosted by Somers Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8213


Mt. Kisco Memorial Day Parade
Date:  Fri, 05/30/2014 
Time:  7pm
Location:  Town of Mount Kisco
The parade will begin at 7:00pm at the Veterans Memorial between the cemeteries.


Memorial Day Parade & Ceremonies
Date:  Mon, 05/26/2014 
Time:  11am
Location:  Town of Yorktown
11:00 am – Service at Memorials located at Town Hall 11:15 am – Parade – speeches and ceremony at John “


Memorial Day Farm Fest!
Date:  Mon, 05/26/2014 
Time:  10am - 4pm
Location:  Hilltop Hanover Farm
Join us for a family fun day at Hilltop, celebrating farming in Westchester. We will have plants for sale, farm stand, vendors, kids events, tours, hiking, and food!


Hastings-on-Hudson Memorial Day Parade
Date:  Sun, 05/25/2014 
Time:  2pm
Location:  Village of Hastings-on-Hudson
Make sure to join in the fun on Sunday, May 25th as the parade makes way through Main Street and Warburton Avenue at 2:00pm.
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