The 25th Annual Celebrate Commemorate Observance During the Weekend of May 24-26 & 30th, Will Bring Thousands of People “home” to Waterloo to Participate Events to Delight Every Family Member. They Include Musical Performances, Art and Craft Shows, Children’s Games, a Youth Essay Contest, and a Big Parade Celebrating Our Freedom at 11am. Saturday, May 25th. The Parade Will Feature Wounded Warriors From the VA Hospital in Canandaigua, Escorted by Scores of Patriot Guard and American Legion Motorcycle Riders, Bands, Floats, and Military Groups Including National Guard and Active Military Troops.

Schedule:

Following the Weekend of Celebration, the Birthplace of Memorial Day Pauses to Remember the Sacrifices of Those Who Paid the Ultimate Price for Freedom. The 158th Solemn Remembrance of Memorial Day in Waterloo Will Be Observed on Thursday May 30. The American Legion Will Conduct This Years Remembrance Events. Memorial Day is Always Commemorated on May 30 in Waterloo, in Keeping With Gen. John A. Logan’s Orders.

9:00am-11:00am - Military Services Conducted at Village Cemeteries:

St. Mary’s, Maple Grove, Elisha Williams

The Solemn Remembrance Will Continue at 6pm. When the Military Parade Steps Off From Main and Clark Streets, Proceeding Down Main Street to Lafayette Park Where Several Veterans Organizations Will Participate in the Laying of the Wreaths at the Veterans Monuments in the Park. The Program - Will Include the Recitation of the Gettysburg Address and Logan’s Orders by Students From Waterloo High School, Speeches by Honored Dignitaries, the Playing of the National Anthem by the High School Band, Salute to the Dead Gun Vollies by the Veteran Led Honor Guard and the Playing of Taps.

Date: May 24-30, 2024