Yorktown will honor all who served with ceremonies and a parade on Monday, May 25.
Events will begin at 9 a.m. at the Vietnam Memorial at Lakeland High School, followed by a 10 a.m. observance at the World War II Memorial at John C. Hart Library and an 11 a.m. ceremony at The Veteran Memorials Circle, where the Korean War Monument will be rededicated.
The 11 a.m. program will include a short ceremony and a rendition of “Taps,” followed by the Memorial Day Parade stepping off at approximately 11:20 a.m. from Yorktown Town Hall. The parade will conclude on Veterans Road near the VFW and American Legion posts. Participants should assemble behind Town Hall at The Veteran Memorials Circle at 10:45 a.m.
The events are sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and the Town of Yorktown. Groups interested in marching must contact the VFW in advance at VFWPost8328@yahoo.com or by calling 914-962-2885 or 914-497-8185.
Comments
No comments on this item Please log in to comment by clicking here