Memorial Day commemorations

Memorial Day, a national holiday that pays tribute to the nation’s war dead, is Monday, May 29.

Here’s a rundown of announced area parades and other observances announced to date:

• Hyde Park: USO Show, at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Presidential Library, 7 p.m. Friday, May 26. Pre-registration is required; to register, visit www.fdrlibrary.org. For more information, call Clifford Laube at (845) 229-6225.

• Hyde Park: World War II military encampment and displays, at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Presidential Library, Saturday, May 27, and Sunday, May 28. For more information, call Clifford Laube at (845) 229-6225.

• Hyde Park: Parade from Roosevelt Theater, U.S. Route 9, to Town Hall ceremony, parade beginning 10 a.m. Monday, May 29. Sponsored by Town of Hyde Park and American Legion Hyde Park Post 1303. For more information, call Diane Cullen at (845) 229-8086, ext. 4, or email recprogramleader@hydeparkny.us

• Hyde Park: Rose Garden Memorial Service, at Franklin Delano Roosevelt Presidential Library, 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 29. For more information, call Clifford Laube at (845) 229-6225.

• Milan: Parade and ceremony, 11:30 a.m. Sunday, May 28, Milan Wilcox Memorial Town Hall, Route 199. For more information, call Bill Gallagher at (845) 758-5133, ext. 2, or email supervisor@ milan-ny.gov

• New Paltz: Parade and ceremony beginning 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, with the parade following the traditional route and services to be held at the Veterans Monument at the New Paltz Fire Station. Civic and fraternal organizations are invited to participate. Sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8645. For more information or to participate, contact VFW Post 8645, 101 route 208 South, New Paltz, N.Y. 12561.

• Olive: Parade and ceremony beginning 9:30 a.m., Monday, May 29, at the West Shokan Post Office, Route 28A. The parade will proceed to Town Hall on Watson Hollow Road and the pavilion in Davis Park. Music will be provided by the Onteora High School marching band. In the event of rain, a ceremony will be held at the pavilion. Sponsored by American Legion Post 1627. For more information or to participate, contact American Legion Post 1627, P.O. Box 286, Shokan, N.Y. 12481.

• Pine Plains: Parade beginning 10:30 a.m. May 29th, Town Clock Memorial at South Main Street. Sponsored by Shekomeko American Legion Post 426 and Pine Plains VFW Post 5519. For more information, call Marie Stewart (845) 546-7349 or email one.phoenix.rhysing@gmail.com

• Red Hook: Parade from Red Hook High School to ceremony at Memorial Square Park, 10 a.m. Monday, May 29. Sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7765. For more information, call William Moore at (845) 7588175 or email wmoore@hvc. rr.com.

• Rhinebeck: Dedication ceremony at the Doughboy Memorial, East Market Street, 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 28. Sponsored by American Legion Post 429. For more information, call Gary Roome (845) 471-6935 or Patricia Coon (845) 625-7024.

• Rhinebeck: Parade and ceremony, 9:30 a.m. lineup at fairgrounds for 10:30 a.m. parade Monday, May 29; parade proceeds Mulberry Street to East Market Street to Doughboy statue for ceremony, then to Rhinebeck Cemetery, U.S. Route 9 South, and Legion Park. Refreshments at Legion Home. Sponsored by American Legion Post 429. For more information, call Dennis J. McGuire (845) 656-1839 or email denles69@aol.com.

• Rhinecliff: Flag-raising ceremony at center of the hamlet, 9:15 a.m. Monday, May 29. Sponsored by American Legion Post 429. For more information, call John Spencer at (845) 876-4429.

• Tivoli: Ceremony at Southside Red Church Cemetery, state Route 9G, 10 a.m. Monday, May 29. Sponsored by American Legion Harris Smith Post 524. For more information, call Thomas Mabie at (845) 758-1330.

• Woodstock: Parade assembling at 11 a.m. at Woodstock Playhouse parking lot, with the parade stepping off at noon and proceeding up Mill Hill Road to Rock City Road, stopping briefly at Woodstock Cemetery and then resuming to Tinker Street and on to Neher Street. Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the parade. Sponsored by American Legion Post 1026. For more information or to participate, contact Kevin Verpent at (845) 532-2775. ••• Editor’s note: To be included in this list, send details to news@freemanonline.com