Memorial Day Observences

Memorial Day Observences

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The Groton American Legion Post 800 services start at 9 AM. More info about the tour and ceremony here.

The Dryden Memorial Day Parade and Service with American Legion Post 1134 starts at 10:30 AM. There will be a Parade on Main Street and a Service on the Village Green.

The Finger Lakes VFW Post 961 Ceremony is at 11AM at DeWitt Park in Ithaca.

The Homer American Legion Post 465 Parade will take place Monday at 9 AM on North Main Street and Clinton Street ending at the Glenwood Cemetery where there will then be a ceremony.

Join the Cortland Old Timers Band for a FREE concert at the Homer American Legion, 63 South Main Street at 11:00am* on Memorial Day (May 26th, 2025) for some patriotic selections to honor those who gave all. *NOTE: Concert will start after everyone returns to the American Legion after the parade and the stop at the cemetery. The concert start time may vary.

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