Memorial Day Events in the Rivertowns

Despite other local municipalities' decision to cancel parades this year,  Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington and Dobbs Ferry have exciting events planned in observance of Memorial Day.

The Memorial Day Services in Irvington will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 31 at the War Memorials on Main Street.  Before the procession, Congresswoman Nita Lowey will deliver a speech.  

"I look forward to joining friends and neighbors in Irvington on Memorial Day to honor the brave men and women who served our country," Lowey said.  "We owe a debt of gratitude to those who placed themselves in harm's way for our nation, and the parade and ceremony in Irvington will be a great place to show our thanks."

Following the services the parade will commence, ending at Memorial Park. 

The Dobbs Ferry Memorial Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. at the Ogden Firehouse at Ashford and Mohican Avenues.  The parade will stop at the White Church Cemetery, continuing to the Dobbs Ferry High School and ending with final stops at Memorial Park and the American Legion Hall on Palisade Street. 

Hastings will hold its Memorial Day Parade at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 30, commencing at the VFW on Warburton and Spring Streets.  More than 20 groups will march this year.  Hastings native Chris Gaulin, a recent West Point graduate, will speak following the parade.

Hastings will also hold a service Sunday morning in front of the James Harmon Community Center in memory of local veterans.  It will begin at 9:30 a.m.