East Rockaway honors local heroes at 2025 Memorial Day parade

Posted Friday, May 30, 2025 12:52 pm

East Rockaway’s American Legion Post no. 958 held up flags in honor of Memorial Day.

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The Memorial Day parade hosted by the Village of East Rockaway honored its local veterans with various groups represented.

East Rockaway veterans reflected on their military service at the event’s ceremony on May 26.

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The parade started at 164 Main St. by the V.F.W. Hall. The parade then encircled the community by marching along major streets: Main St. to Atlantic Ave, to Center Ave. to Atlantic Ave., then ending at Memorial Park for a ceremony.

East Rockaway High School Band playing the Star Spangled Banner directed by Peter Ceglio.

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