Rhinebeck Memorial Day Parade

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Memorial Day Parade

May 26, 2014

9:15 AM – 12:00 PM

Ceremonies will begin at 9:15 A.M. in  Rhinecliff. The American Legion Firing Squad commanded by Dennis McGuire will salute the honored dead followed by a brief lag raising ceremony.

Line up for the parade  will begin at 9:30 A.M. at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds.
The parade will step off at 10:30 A.M. sharp from the corner of Mulberry Street and Platt Avenue.
The parade will proceed south on Mulberry Street, turn west onto East Market Street and stop at Village and Town Halls for simultaneous flag raisins and a wreath laying ceremony
The parade will be led by the Rhinebeck High School Band.
There will be refreshments following the parade at the Legion Post.

Guest speaker for this year’s services will be United States Navy Vietnam Veteran Alan Coon, a member of American Legion Post 429.
 

 

 

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