Seasonal & Holidays
Dutchess County To Commemorate Memorial Day In Poughkeepsie
There are several other Memorial Day observances and ceremonies in the county beginning Friday.
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DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY — Dutchess County will host a Memorial Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday.
Organizers said the ceremony will take place at the Dutchess County War Memorial at the intersection of Raymond Avenue and Main Street in Poughkeepsie.
The event will gather local veterans from several eras and include an invocation, benediction, presentation of colors, remarks and a wreath presentation by state Senator Sue Serino.
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A representative from the U.S.S. Roosevelt, the adopted ship of Dutchess County, will offer remarks as well. Sailors from the ship will be in attendance alongside residents to reflect on the sacrifice of military heroes.
County Executive Marc Molinaro said Memorial Day is a day of utmost importance.
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"On this day we need to stop and recognize the men and women that made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation," he said.
Other 2022 Memorial Day community observances are:
Hopewell Junction: Friday, May 27th, 2022 @ 7:00 A.M.; Ceremony; Location: John Jay High School (at the flagpole); Hosted by: John Jay students, staff, and American Legion Post 1758.
Village of Tivoli: Friday, May 27th, 2022 @ 11:00 A.M.; Flag Placement; Location: Red Church Cemetery; Hosted by: Harris Smith Post #524
City of Poughkeepsie: Sunday, May 29th, 2022 @ 3:00 P.M; Ceremony; Location: Soldier & Sailor Fountain, South Ave.; Hosted by: City of Poughkeepsie and American Legion Lafayette Post # 37
Pawling: Sunday, May 29th, 2022 @ 11:15 A.M.; Ceremony; Location: Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 22 Coulter Avenue, Pawling; Hosted by: Congregation of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church & American Legion Hasler Kamp Post # 215, Honor Guard
Town of Milan: Sunday, May 29th, 2022 @ 12:00 P.M.; Parade; Location: Milan Town Hall, 20 Wilcox Circle; Hosted by: Town of Milan Veterans’ Committee
Village of Rhinebeck: Sunday, May 29th, 2022 @ 11:00 A.M; Ceremony; Location: 6368 Mill St, Rhinebeck; Hosted by: Rhinebeck Reformed Church & Montgomery AL Post #429
Amenia: Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 11:00 A.M; Ceremony; Location: Amenia Veterans Memorial Park; Hosted by: VFW Post # 5444
Beacon: Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 11:00 A.M.; Ceremony; Location: 413 Main Street, Beacon; Hosted by: Beacon American Legion Post # 203
East Fishkill: Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 10:45 A.M.; Parade and Ceremony; Location: East Fishkill Community Center and East Fishkill Memorial, Rt 82 and Beekman Road; Hosted by: American Legion Post # 1758 and Town of East Fishkill
Millbrook: Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 11:00 A.M.; Parade and Ceremony; Location: Franklin Ave and Tribute Garden Park; Hosted by: Millbrook VFW Post # 9008
Pleasant Valley: Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 11:00 A.M; Ceremony; Location: Pleasant Valley Mill site, Main St.; Hosted by: Pleasant Valley/Millbrook American Legion Post # 739
Red Hook: Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 10:00 A.M.; Parade and Ceremony; Location: Red Hook High School to Memorial Square Park; Hosted by: Red Hook VFW Post # 7765
Rhinebeck: Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 10:30 A.M.; Parade; Location: Dutchess County Fairgrounds; Hosted by: American Legion Post # 429
Rhinecliff: Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 9:00 A.M.; Ceremony; Location: Center of Town; Hosted by: American Legion Post # 429
Staatsburg: Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 8:00 A.M; Ceremony; Location: Dinsmore Park on Old Post Road in the hamlet of Staatsburg; Hosted by: Community Volunteer
Town of Beekman: Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 10:00 A.M.; Parade; Location: Town Hall and Fire House; Hosted by: Town of Beekman
Town of Hyde Park: Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.; Parade & Ceremony; Location: Hyde Park Town Hall & Hyde Park War Memorial; Hosted by: Hyde Park Recreation Dept. & Hyde Park American Legion Post # 1303
Town of Pine Plains: Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 10:30 A.M.; Parade & Ceremony; Location: Pine Plains Firehouse to Town Clock Memorial to Evergreen Cemetery; Hosted by: Shekomeko American Legion Post # 426 and Pine Plains VFW Post # 5519
Town of Wappinger: Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 2:00 P.M.; Ceremony; Location: Brexel-Schlathaus Park, corner of Myers Corners and All Angels Hill Road; Hosted by: Town of Wappinger Recreation Department
Union Vale: Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 9:00 A.M.; Ceremony; Location: On-The-Green, Verbank (Town of Union Vale); Hosted by: Union Vale Fire Company
Village of Fishkill: Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 1:00 P.M.; Parade and Ceremony; Location: Church Street to Main Street and Broad Street; Hosted by: Village of Fishkill
Village of Tivoli: Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 11:00 A.M.; Ceremony; Location: Red Church on 9G; Hosted by: Harris Smith American Legion Post # 52
Village of Wappingers Falls: Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 9:00 A.M.; Ceremony; Location: Mesier Park, Village of Wappingers Falls; Hosted by: American Legion Post # 427 and VFW # 591
Wingdale/Dover Plains: Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 9:30 A.M.; Parade and Ceremony; Location: Church Hill Road, Wingdale; Hosted by: American Legion Post # 1949
Town of North East & Village of Millerton: Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 10:00 A.M.; Parade & Ceremony; Location: Millerton Fire House to Veterans Park - Main Street; Hosted by: Millerton American Legion Post #178
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