Fri May 23 11:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Capital Region Gears Up to Honor Fallen Heroes with Memorial Day Parades and Ceremonies

**ALBANY, NY** – Communities across the Capital Region are preparing to commemorate Memorial Day with a series of parades and ceremonies honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Despite a forecast forcing the cancellation of Rotterdam’s parade, a service is still planned for May 26th at 2:30 p.m. at Rotterdam Town Hall.

Here’s a rundown of scheduled events:

* **Albany:** Parade begins at 9 a.m. at Central and Lexington avenues, ending at Lafayette Park.
* **Ballston Spa:** Parade steps off at 9 a.m. on Route 50, followed by a ceremony at Veteran’s Memorial Park on Low Street.
* **Catskill:** Parade begins at 2 p.m. on Water Street and ends at Dutchman’s Landing.
* **Cohoes:** Parade starts at 6 p.m. from Veteran’s Memorial Park on Columbia Street, with Cohoes native William “Bill” Ciejka as Grand Marshal.
* **East Greenbush:** Parade commences at 10 a.m. at the East Greenbush Bowling Center, ending with a ceremony at Melvin Roads American Legion.
* **Gloversville:** Parade starts at 9:30 a.m. from Kingsboro Avenue to Prospect Hill Cemetery.
* **Greenville:** Service on May 26th at noon, starting at American Legion Post #94.
* **North Greenbush:** Parade begins at town hall at 1 p.m.
* **Rensselaer:** Opening ceremonies at 1 p.m. in front of Beverwyck Cemetery, with the parade beginning at 2 p.m.
* **Rotterdam:** Memorial Day service is still on for May 26 at 2:30 p.m., 1100 Sunrise Blvd., Town Hall.
* **Sand Lake:** Parade begins around 10 a.m. from Averill Avenue to Sand Lake Veteran’s Memorial Park, followed by a ceremony around 10:30 a.m.
* **Saratoga National Cemetery (Schuylerville):** Annual Memorial Day ceremony on Saturday, May 24, featuring Brigadier General Gary Charlton II as keynote speaker. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
* **Schoharie:** Parade starts at 6 p.m. from the County Office Building on Main Street to the firehouse.
* **South Glens Falls:** Parade from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. starting on Main Street, followed by a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. The Moreau Community Center will provide a cookout from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
* **Stillwater:** Parade at 6 p.m. at Hudson Avenue.
* **Troy:** Parade starts at 1 p.m. at Lansingburgh High School, ending at Powers Park, followed by a ceremony and community celebration.
* **Voorheesville:** Parade at 10 a.m. at the corner of Route 85A and Circle Drive.
* **Watervliet:** Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Watervliet High School, with Walter Ellis as Grand Marshal.

Local residents are encouraged to attend these events to honor and remember the sacrifices made by our nation’s heroes.

*Contact Brittany Moroukian at bmoroukian@wnyt.com or 518-207-4710 for disability related questions.*

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