The Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade is one of the oldest Memorial Day parades in the United States and takes place every year in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
What to expect
At the parade, veterans, military groups, schools, and local organizations honor the American soldiers who died while serving their country.
The procession traditionally follows Third Avenue through Bay Ridge and ends with a memorial ceremony at John Paul Jones Park on the Brooklyn waterfront. There, wreaths are laid and speeches are given to remember the meaning of Memorial Day.
The parade draws many visitors every year and is a mix of patriotic tradition, community event, and solemn remembrance. The marching bands, veteran groups, and historic military vehicles moving through the streets of Bay Ridge are especially memorable.
