Celebrate Commemorate Memorial Day 2025!!

The 26th annual Celebrate Commemorate observance during the weekend of May 23-25 & 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 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24th.  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:

9:00 - 11:00am: Military Services conducted at village cemeteries: St. Mary’s, Maple Grove, & Elisha/Stark
12:00 - 5:00pm: National Memorial Day Museum - Main St
6:00pm: Memorial Day Parade - Main St
6:30pm: Memorial Day Ceremonies - Lafayette Park - Featured Speaker: William Clancy, Sons of the American Legion, 2025-2026