Memorial Day parades, events taking place across New York
Memorial Day parades and events are taking place all across New York City on Monday.
Paradegoers may want to pack their umbrella before heading out, however.
Intrepid Museum Memorial Day Ceremony
There is a solemn commemoration ceremony on board the Intrepid Museum in Hell's Kitchen.
The wreath-laying ceremony will honor U.S. service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The commemoration was from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The ceremony featured remarks from military leaders, city officials and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. A massive American flag was unfurled and ceremonial wreaths were laid in the Hudson River. There was also a three-volley rifle salute.
The Intrepid was commissioned in 1943 and played vital roles in World War II, the Vietnam War and the Cold War era. It became a museum in 1982.
Jones Beach State Park Drone Show
The 20-minute drone light show was supposed to be Sunday, but it was pushed back due to the weather. The show will now be at 9 p.m. Monday on Long Island.
The show will feature animation designs with up to 1,000 drones. There will be patriotic symbols and images to celebrate America's 250th birthday and honor military personnel.
Primary viewing is at the park's Central Mall, where there will also be music.
Memorial Day Weekend in Queens
The Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Monday at 2 p.m. Northern Boulevard will be closed between Glenwood Street and 244th Street. Organizers say they will march rain or shine.
The Ridgewood Memorial Day Parade is also set for Monday at 11 a.m. Cypress Avenue will be closed between Myrtle and Putman avenues, and Myrtle Avenue will be closed between Cypress and Cooper avenues.
The Rockaway Beach Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday. Rockaway Beach Boulevard will be closed between Beach 94th Street and Beach 130th Street.
Other Memorial Day parades
The 107th Staten Island Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Monday at noon. Hart Boulevard will be closed between Forest and Castleton avenues, along with Forest Avenue between Hart Boulevard and Ordell Avenue.
Brooklyn's 159th Memorial Day Parade started at 11 a.m. The NYPD announced the following street closures:
- 76th – 78th Street between Ridge Boulevard and 4th Avenue
- 3rd Avenue between 76th Street and 101st Street
- Marine Avenue between 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue
- 4th Avenue between Marine Avenue and 101st Street
- 4th Avenue between 101st Street and 4th Avenue
- 101st Street between 4th Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway
Thousands lined the parade route despite the overcast weather to pay their respects to America's fallen heroes.
Parade organizers said their mission is to support and recognize veterans throughout the year and raise awareness about issues they face, from suicide prevention to homelessness.
Participants are heading to John Paul Jones Park outside Fort Hamilton, which is the only active military installation in the city.
Memorial Day forecast
The morning is off to a rainy start with a final round of showers moving through.
It's mainly light rain, with some downpours. By mid-day, most of the wet weather should be exiting.
Temperatures will rise into the 70s for much of the New York area, but skies will stay mostly cloudy.
