Memorial Day 2023

MILLBROOK —  Millbrook celebrated Memorial Day on Monday, May 29, with a parade sponsored by VFW Post 9008. The Millbrook High School band played at the Tribute Garden, where, following the parade, a wreath-laying ceremony took place, and a speech was given by Col. Edward M.

PINE PLAINS —  Packed onto the sidewalk, hugging the shade and surpassing 200 in number, Pine Plains residents came out in force for Memorial Day. The main event was the parade, which began at the Pine Plains Fire House, stopped at the town clock, proceeded to the Evergreen Cemetery, and concluded at the Pine Plains American Legion Post No.

NORTH CANAAN — Veterans, service members, and residents of North Canaan breathed life into history as they celebrated Memorial Day. Festivities began with a parade that departed from Town Hall on Pease Street around 10:30 a.m.

KENT — With summerlike weather and sparkling skies, Kent’s Memorial Day Parade kicked off at Kent Center School at 9:30 a.m., featuring wreath laying ceremonies, prayers from local clergy, music from the Center School’s marching band and more to honor those who died in the line of duty.

SHARON — As they have done for generations, townspeople gathered on either side of Main Street to view the Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 29, and then move on to the Veterans’ Memorial by the clock tower for wreath-laying, rifle salute, prayers, patriotic music, and speeches.

FALLS VILLAGE — Several awards were presented on Monday, May 29, at The Memorial Day ceremony held on the town green in Falls Village. At a gathering led by First Selectman Henry Todd, five individuals were recognized for their contributions to the town.

SALISBURY— The Salisbury Memorial Day parade kicked off promptly at 10 a.m. under clear blue skies.