May 31, 2010 - Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

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For over 50 years, Montgomery’s American legion Post 521 veterans have led our Memorial Day Parade.

This year “Memorial Day in Montgomery” promises to be a very, very special because you, your family, your friends and neighbors are all invited to join in all the events and ceremonies surrounding this special day.

Memorial Day Ceremonies

For you early birds the morning ceremonies start at 6:00am. Join the Color Guard of American Legion Post 521 at any point as they conduct traditional early morning Memorial Day Ceremonies. Ceremonies at each site will include brief readings, prayers, 21 gun salute and Taps.

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6:00-6:10am Legion Post 521 Flag Pole (2130 Route 208)
6:20-6:30am Coldenham Reformed Church Cemetery (Coldenham Road)
6:40-6:50am Valley Central HS Flag Pole/Vietnam Monument (Route 17K)
7:00-7:10am Montgomery Elementary School Flag Pole/WWI Monument
7:20-7:30am St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery (Railroad Avenue-Montgomery))
7:40-7:50am Riverside Cemetery (West End of Charles Street-Montgomery)
8:00-8:10am Brick Church Cemetery (Route 17k)
8:18-8:25am The “Old” Brick Church Cemetery(Next to the Brick Church)
8:30-8:45am Winding Hills Golf Course Flag Pole

Ecumenical Service

At 9:00am there will be an Ecumenical Service in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Memorial Day Parade

The Parade will start at 11:00am at the Orange County Firefighters Museum, proceed down Wallkill Avenue to Boyd Street, onto Union Street, to Clinton Street, and Bridge Street to the Veterans Memorial Park. After the Parade there will be a Ceremony at the Bandstand in the park.