Brooklyn’s 159th Memorial Day Parade

Veterans, bands, civic and corporate groups, schools and church groups, and motorcycle clubs will take part in Brooklyn’s 159th Memorial Day Parade honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The parade starts on 3rd Ave. & 78th Street, and proceeds down 3rd Ave. to Marine Ave. up to 4th Ave. and over to John Paul Jones Park for a memorial service that includes Bag Pipes, Flag Raising, Wreath Laying by Veteran Service Organizations, a 21-gun Salute by the Veteran Corps of Artillery and the playing of Taps. Memorial Day to include a memorial service to honor and remember those who lost their lives in the defense of our nation. Free admission.