Memorial Day observance services and events around NNY

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – There will be a number of Memorial Day parades and observances across the north country.

Here’s a look at a number of parades and ceremonies from around the area this coming Memorial Day weekend.

Canton and DeKalb Junction

The two St. Lawrence County towns will host memorial services on Monday, May 27.

A memorial service will be at 8 a.m. at St. Henry’s Cemetery in DeKalb Junction.

A memorial mass will then take place at 9 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Canton.

Attendees are asked bring a chair. In the event of rain, there will be Mass only, at Saint Mary’s Church at 9 a.m. in Canton.

Cape Vincent

A Memorial Day service will begin at the Cape Vincent American Legion Post 832 beginning at 6:45 a.m. This will include a Memorial Service and Rifle Volley at 13 different cemeteries throughout the towns of Lyme and Cape Vincent.

Lowville

The annual Memorial Day parade will be Monday, May 27 at 11 a.m. There will be a wreath laid at Soldiers and Sailors Monument and Veterans Park.

Norwood

The Norwood American Legion will be hosting its annual Memorial Day parade starting at 11 a.m. at 10 Maple Street.

Potsdam

Amvets Post 282 is sponsoring the parade in Potsdam on Monday, May 27.

The parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Potsdam High School at 29 Leroy Street and end at Ives Park, 3 Riverview Drive. A ceremony will follow the parade at 11 a.m.

Sackets Harbor

The village and Sackets Harbor American Legion Post 1757 will host a remembrance ceremony on Monday, May 27 around the village.

The first ceremony is at 7:45 a.m. at the legion post. Here’s a schedule of events.

• 8 a.m. – Sackets Harbor Battlefield
• 8:15 a.m. – Sackets Harbor Military Cemetery
• 8:30 a.m. – Lakeview Cemetery
• 8:45 a.m. – Madison Barracks
• 9:10 a.m. – Muskellunge Cemetery
• 9:30 a.m. – Sulphur Springs Cemetery

At around 10:30 am, the group will parade from Sackets Harbor Central School, along West Main Street, to the Visitor Center lawn for a ceremony by the harbor. The remembrance stops, the parade, and the ceremony are all free, and the public is welcome to attend.

Theresa

There will be a Memorial Day weekend celebration on Saturday, May 26. A craft fair and car show will run from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. with a chicken barbecue at 11 a.m.

A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. with a parade at 3 p.m. through the downtown of the village.

Watertown

A Memorial Day ceremony will be held at the Watertown American Legion Post 61 at 138 Sterling Street. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. and the group will visit the Glenwood Cemetery immediately following.

Did we miss your Memorial Day weekend parade? Let us know and we’ll update our list.

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