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CBS News
26-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Memorial Day 2025 events at NYC's Intrepid Museum, parades across Tri-State Area
Memorial Day is being marked with parades and solemn ceremonies across the New York City area today, which is also the final day of Fleet Week. Crowds are expected at the Intrepid Museum for the annual unfurling of the American flag at Pier 86 in Manhattan, followed by the laying of four ceremonial wreaths in the Hudson River, the playing "Echo Taps," and a three-volley rifle salute. In addition to the Intrepid Museum's Memorial Day ceremonies, a U.S. Coast Guard search and rescue demonstration will be held at 2 p.m. at Pier 86, plus there are public ship tours at the Staten Island Homeport Pier. Aircraft carrier home of the Intrepid Air and Space museum docked on a clear day, New York City, New York, October 21, 2024. Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images It marks the conclusion of New York City Fleet Week, when visiting Navy ships open to the public for tours, with numerous opportunities to meet members of the sea services and see the latest capabilities of America's maritime services. Over the weekend, the weather held out for two spectacular days at the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach on Long Island. Huge crowds descended onto the shore to watch the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds in action. Memorial Day parades in NYC area Like last year, plenty more Memorial Day parades and events are being held today across the New York City area, including in Brooklyn, Queens, Yonkers and Freeport. Here's a list of parades in the city and northern suburbs: Maspeth Memorial Day Parade from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday along 69th Street in Maspeth, Queens from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday along 69th Street in Maspeth, Queens Forest Hills Memorial Day Weekend Parade from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday on Metropolitan Avenue from the American Legion Post to Colonel Remsen Cemetery in Forest Hills, Queens from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday on Metropolitan Avenue from the American Legion Post to Colonel Remsen Cemetery in Forest Hills, Queens College Point Memorial Day Parade at 12 p.m. Sunday along 14th Road in College Point, Queens at 12 p.m. Sunday along 14th Road in College Point, Queens Village of Hastings on the Hudson Memorial Day Parade and ceremony at 12 p.m. Sunday on Warburton Avenue in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York at 12 p.m. Sunday on Warburton Avenue in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York Town of Pelham Memorial Day Parade at 9 a.m. Monday along Fifth Avenue in Pelham, New York at 9 a.m. Monday along Fifth Avenue in Pelham, New York Crestwood Memorial Day Parade and ceremony at 9:15 a.m. Monday on Vermont Terrace in Yonkers, New York at 9:15 a.m. Monday on Vermont Terrace in Yonkers, New York Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Day Observance at 10 a.m. Monday at the Soldiers' and Sailors Monument on Riverside Drive in Manhattan at 10 a.m. Monday at the Soldiers' and Sailors Monument on Riverside Drive in Manhattan Village of Irvington Memorial Day Parade and wreath-laying ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday at the Main Street Irvington Veterans Memorial in Irvington, New York at 10 a.m. Monday at the Main Street Irvington Veterans Memorial in Irvington, New York Ridgewood/Glendale Memorial Day Parade at 11 a.m. Monday at Myrtle and Cypress avenues in Glendale, Queens at 11 a.m. Monday at Myrtle and Cypress avenues in Glendale, Queens United Military Veterans of Kings County Memorial Day Parade from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday on Third Avenue in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday on Third Avenue in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn Staten Island Memorial Day Parade and ceremony from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday at the Marine Corps League Det. 246 and various locations around the borough from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday at the Marine Corps League Det. 246 and various locations around the borough Leonard H. Hawkins American Legion Post 156 Memorial Day Parade and ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Monday along City Island Avenue in the Bronx.
CBS News
26-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Quiet and mild for Memorial Day in Maryland
Memorial Day in Maryland started with clouds for much of the state and a few light showers in southern zones. The Baltimore area stayed north of the showers but a few locations in southern Maryland and the lower Eastern Shore woke up to a couple of rain drops. Sunshine returns late in the morning going into the afternoon, mixing with some clouds. Temperatures peak in the 70s this afternoon away from the mountains and the beaches. Across the state it looks like a great weather day to get outside for any reason - exercise, parades, cookouts. With low humidity, it'll be another great day to open up the windows and let the light breeze through. Clouds will eventually start to fill back in later today. We stay dry through late on Tuesday. Tuesday night into Wednesday brings our next round of widespread rain to the area. Showers on Wednesday may be heavy at times. High temperatures on Wednesday briefly dip back into the mid to upper 60s. Thunderstorms look more likely on Thursday but overall rain chances look more scattered for the end of the work week.
CBS News
26-05-2025
- CBS News
What's open and what's closed in Massachusetts on Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is Monday, May 26. Today, Massachusetts is honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for the country in a number of ways, including the annual display of 37,000 flags on Boston Common, as well as numerous parades in cities and towns across the state. Here's a look at what's open and what's closed in Massachusetts on Memorial Day, which is a federal and state holiday. Is the post office open today? The post office is closed for Memorial Day. Are stores open on Memorial Day? Blue laws in Massachusetts require most retailers to close on some holidays, like Thanksgiving and Christmas, but stores are allowed to open for normal hours on Memorial Day. Are supermarkets open on Memorial Day? Grocery stores are open, though some of their pharmacies may be closed or have limited hours. Are liquor stores open on Memorial Day in Massachusetts? Liquor stores are only allowed to sell alcohol after noon on Memorial Day. Is the RMV open on Memorial Day? If you're trying to get a Real ID, it will have to wait until Tuesday. All RMV offices in Massachusetts are closed on Memorial Day. Are libraries open on Memorial Day? Most libraries are closed on Memorial Day, including the Boston and Worcester public library systems. MBTA Memorial Day schedule If you're taking the MBTA around Boston on Memorial Day, the subway and bus will run on a Sunday schedule. The Commuter Rail is running on a weekend schedule. There will be no ferry service from Hingham to Boston. The Hingham/Hull/Logan ferry to Boston will run on a Sunday schedule, and ferries servicing East Boston, Charlestown, Lynn, Winthrop and Quincy will be on a weekend schedule.
CBS News
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
5 ways to observe Memorial Day in the Philadelphia region this weekend
Memorial Day is about more than the beach, and the Philly area is hosting multiple events with a sense of remembrance befitting the holiday. Across the city and outside it there are parades, flag ceremonies and and educational programming to accompany the music, relaxation and outdoor fun this weekend. Visit Philadelphia shared more with us about these all-ages activities to enjoy this weekend. Philadelphia: Memorial Day at Laurel Hill Cemetery Laurel Hill Cemetery hosted Philly's first Memorial Day commemoration in 1868 and will keep the tradition going on Sunday, May 25 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The afternoon will include wreath-laying ceremonies, patriotic songs and honor guards. There will also be gravestones given to three veterans whose graves were previously unmarked. Get all the details at Philadelphia: Memorial Day Weekend at the National Constitution Center The NCC has free admission from Saturday, May 25 through Memorial Day in observance of the holiday. There will be special programming including daily flag cerermonies, a giant flag folding and presentations. Philadelphia: Eastern State Penitentiary The prison-turned-museum that once housed Al Capone is hosting multiple events this weekend diving into the history and learning about the impact of military service on prisoners and staff while the building was operational. More info at Philadelphia: Banners of Liberty at the Museum of the American Revolution Only 30 flags stitched by the original flagmakers of the American Revolution are known to have survived, and over a dozen are on display in Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution. The "Banners of Liberty: Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags" is on from now until Aug. 10. In addition, there will be special programming throughout the weekend including pop-up talks and character performances. Find out more at Bucks County: Memorial Day at Sesame Place On Saturday and Sunday, Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster and other Sesame Streeters will be decked out in red, white and blue for the unofficial start of summer. There will also be fireworks on Sunday, May 25. Learn more on
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Memorial Day 2025 is almost here. Here's where you can celebrate in Vermont
As May comes to an end, Memorial Day is fast approaching, falling this year on Monday, May 26 – and Vermont is getting ready to mark the occasion. Always celebrated on the last Monday in May, Memorial Day is a holiday in which the nation mourns and honors its deceased service men and women, according to the website for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). The holiday is observed by honoring fallen military members, often through placing wreaths on their graves or hosting parades in their memory. Looking to commemorate the holiday? Here's a list of Memorial Day parades, ceremonies and special events in Vermont for 2025. Here is a list of Memorial Day parades and ceremonies in Vermont, all taking place on Monday, May 26 unless otherwise noted*: : Noon. Starts at Benn High building and ends at Veterans Home. : 10 a.m. Central Park. : 1-2 p.m. Ceremony at Town Green. : 9 a.m. Ceremony on Chester Green. : *May 24 from 10 a.m. to noon. : *May 30 at 1:30 p.m. Starts at Grafton Elementary School and ends at Village Bridge. : Noon. Starts at Highgate Sports Arena. : 9 a.m. Starts on Pond St and ends at Ludlow American Legion Post 36. : 9 a.m. Starts at the Middlebury Arts Center and ends at Court Square. : 10-11 a.m. Ceremony at Milton Fire Station. : 12:30 p.m. Starts at the Village Green. : *May 23 from 10-10:30 a.m. Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. : 11 a.m. Ceremony at Springfield Memorial Park. : *May 30 at 10 a.m. Ceremony at Akeley Memorial Building. : 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Starts at Brown's River Middle School and ends at Veteran's Park. : 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Starts at Vergennes Union High School and ends at the elementary school. : 9:30 a.m. Starts at the Post Headquarters and ends at Village Hall. : 10-11 a.m. Starts with ceremony at Memorial Hall. More: When is Memorial Day 2025? Here's when it is and how we celebrate it Members of the Board of Preservation Burlington are offering a special tour of Lakeview Cemetery and the Howard Chapel this Memorial Day from 10-11:30 a.m. The tours are free to attend, but $10 donations are suggested. Cider and donuts will be available. Head down to Stratton Mountain resort for a weekend full of music and outdoor activities. The resort is offering scenic gondola rides, mountain top yoga, an outdoor rock climbing wall, axe throwing and even a Doggie & Me 5K on Sunday. The weekend's main event is the Memorial Day Concert at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, featuring music from Soul Session & "Soulist" Garland Nelson and activities like face painting, balloon art and crafts inside the main Base Lodge. Stratton Mountain Resort's Memorial Day Celebration is free to attend. The resort is located at 5 Village Lodge Road in Stratton Moutain. Holiday closures: What's closed on Memorial Day in Vermont? Check the list The town of Hardwick is celebrating Memorial Day Weekend with their annual spring festival, Springfest. Over Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24, the festival will feature an extensive lineup of attractions, including a fun run, a parade, a bounce house, flower making, face painting, a pet show, a square dancing exposition and many more. Festival goers can also enjoy live music and food from various food trucks, including everything from Filipino comfort food to homemade ice cream. Festival events are at various places throughout downtown Hardwick. This article originally appeared on Burlington Free Press: Where to celebrate Memorial Day 2025 in VT: List of parades, ceremonies
