Weekend Planner: Memorial Day Celebrations Around the Area

For weekend of May 25-27, Memorial Day Weekend 

Rye Historical Society: Rye in World War II
Where: Rye Square House, 1 Purchase Street, Rye
When: Sunday, May 26, 12 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: The Rye Historical Society will hold a ceremony honoring the many Rye men and women who served in World War II. The event will also kick off their newest exhibit, which features artifacts like letters, clothing, posters, medals and more from Rye residents who served in the war. 

New Rochelle: Memorial Day Celebration
Where: Glen Island Park, New Rochelle
When: Saturday, May 25, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Beginning at 1 p.m. there will be a Memorial Day service, after which there is an almost fully day of food, entertainment and fun, including activites for the children. The headlining band will be Blood, Sweat and Tears, who will perform beginning at 6 p.m.

 Rye: Memorial Day Celebration
Where: Village Green, Rye
When: Monday, May 27, 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: The Rye Post 128 of the American Legion will have a Memorial Day Observance on the Rye Village Green on Monday at 10 a.m. All are invited and welcome to attend.

 Playland Memorial Day Celebration 
Where: Playland, Rye
When: All weekend, Ceremony at 12 p.m. Sunday, May 26
 Cost: $30 Rides, $20 Junior
Description: Veteran's Memorial Tribute Ceremony

 Port Chester: Memorial Day Parade
Where: Westchester Avenue, Port Chester
When: Monday, May 27 at 12 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: The Port Chester, Rye Brook, Rye Town Memorial Day parade will take place on Monday, May 27 at 12 p.m. on Westchester Avenue. Check out this great video on YouTube from last year's parade.

 White Plains: White Plains Memorial Day Parade
Where: The parade begins at the White Plains Public Library on Martine Avenue. When: Monday, May 27 at 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: The procession will wind down Mamaroneck Avenue and Main Street, passing by City Hall, and then turn onto North Broadway. It will end with a ceremony at White Plains Rural Cemetery. For more info, call (914) 422-1200.