Long Island Memorial Day Events 2025
While Memorial Day is the unofficial kick-off to summer, it’s also a time to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. Take time this weekend to honor our fallen through various events across the island.
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Nassau County
FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach
Jones Beach State Park, 1 Ocean Pkwy., Wantagh
May 24-25, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am – 3 pm.
All ages
Free
The 2025 FourLeaf Air Show will welcome back the United States Air Force Thunderbirds as headliners, as well as many other incredible performers.
Nassau County Fleet Week 2025: Military Helicopter Landings
Eisenhower Park – Field 2, Parking Lot 2, East Meadow
Saturday, May 24, 10 am – 2 pm
All ages
Free
A combined team from the US Navy and US Marine Corps will bring helicopters to Eisenhower Park. The event will also have an EOD last rope demonstration, performances by Navy Band Northeast and Navy Ceremonial Guard, and interactive military displays.
Nassau County Fleet Week 2025: WWII Armor Parade
Eisenhower Park Field 5, Park Blvd., East Meadow
Saturday, May 24, 1:30 pm
All ages
Free
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Honor the day with an exciting parade featuring historical armored vehicles. Be sure to check them out up close, either before or after the parade.
Lawrence-Cedarhurst Memorial Day Parade
Parade begins at Central and Cedarhurst Aves., Cedarhurst
Sunday, May 25, 10 am
All ages
Free
The Villages of Cedarhurst and Lawrence, together with the Lawrence Cedarhurst Volunteer Fire Department and Lawrence-Cedarhurst American Legion Post 339, invite everyone to join the largest Memorial Day Parade in the Five Towns. Enjoy watching and cheering for the Veterans groups, police and fire departments, many local organizations and schools that will march along Central and Cedarhurst Avenues to pay tribute and remember those who gave their lives for our country. At the conclusion of the Parade, stay for a very inspiring and meaningful Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at Andrew J. Parise Park in Cedarhurst.
Village of Hempstead 140th Memorial Day Parade
Parade begins in front of American Legion Post 390, 160 Marvin Ave., Hempstead
Sunday, May 25, 2:30 pm
All ages
Free
Commemorate Memorial Day at the Village of Hempstead’s 140th Memorial Day Parade, honoring our fallen heroes.
99th Annual Great Neck Memorial Day Parade
Parade begins on Susquehanna Ave. at Middle Neck Road, Great Neck
Monday, May 26, 9:30 am
All ages
Free
This annual event brings the community together for the annual parade, remembrance service, and ceremony.
Plainview-Old Bethpage Memorial Day Parade
Parade takes place on Old Country Road, Plainview
Monday, May 26, 9:30 am – noon
All ages
Free
Join the community for this parade featuring schools, first responders, local leaders, community organizations, and more. There will be a short ceremony with veterans and various local organizations.
Long Beach Memorial Day Parade
Parade begins at Ohio Ave. and West Beech St., Long Beach
Monday, May 26, 10 am
All ages
Free
All are invited to line the streets to honor and remember those who served and sacrificed for our country.
Village of Massapequa Park Memorial Day Parade
Parade takes place on Front St., Massapequa Park
Monday, May 26, 10 am
All ages
Free
Sgt. Peter F. Colleran Post #7763 Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Post #1066, in cooperation with the Village, will conduct the Annual Memorial Day Parade in the Massapequas. Join in paying tribute to those who made the supreme sacrifice in defense of our nation.
Village of Mineola Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Parade begins at Union St. and Westbury Ave. Mineola
Monday, May 26, 11 am
All ages
Free
Join this annual parade honoring our fallen heroes, followed by a ceremony at Mineola Memorial Park.
Suffolk County
Huntington YMCA Memorial Day Weekend Carnival
Huntington YMCA, 60 Main St., Huntington
May 23-26, Friday, 6 – 10 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 1 – 10 pm; Monday, 1 – 6 pm.
All ages
Free admission; prices vary for rides
Spend the weekend with exciting rides, games, entertainment, and favorite carnival foods while raising money for a good cause.
Make Your Own Flag Craft
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor
May 25-26, Sunday and Monday, 10 am – 5 pm.
All ages
Included with admission $5-$7
Visit the Hatchery and make a patriotic flag craft in honor of Memorial Day.
Bay Shore – Brightwaters Memorial Day Parade
Downtown Bay Shore, Main Street, Bay Shore
Monday, May 26, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
All ages
Free
On Memorial Day, we come together to show our patriotism by having a parade to honor the departed veterans from our community. Veteran Service at the Memorial Park at Bay Shore Train Station will be held at 9:30 a.m.
Village of Lindenhurst Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade
Breslau Cemetery, N Monroe Ave. & Newark St. Lindenhurst
Monday, May 26, 10 am
All ages
Free
This year’s Village of Lindenhurst Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade will continue the long-standing tradition of honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. The parade and services will begin at 10:00 AM. The VFW will hold its ceremony at Breslau Cemetery and proceed to Fireman’s Memorial Park. From there, the full parade will kick off at 11:00 AM and proceed west on Hartford Street and then head south on North Wellwood Avenue. The parade will end of Village Hall, where the Village Memorial Day Ceremony will take place (approximately 12:00 PM).
American Legion Post #94 Memorial Day Parade
Parade begins on Foster Boulevard, Babylon
Monday, May 26, 11 am
All ages
Free
The Memorial Day Parade in the Village of Babylon, hosted by American Legion Post #94, brings the community together with local organizations, schools, first responders, and more. The parade will continue to the Village Gazebo on Montauk Highway for Memorial Day Services.
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