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 Yonkers, NY - The City of Yonkers Annual Memorial Day Parade will take place this Sunday, May 18 starting at 2:00 p.m. at South Broadway and Radford Streets.
The parade is one of the main Memorial Day activities taking place in Yonkers throughout the months of May and June to recognize and honor brave individuals who lost their lives fighting for our Country.
Prior to Sunday's parade there will be a special ceremony at 11:00 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial located on South Broadway in front of the steps that lead to City Hall.
At a ceremony earlier this week, Mayor Amicone joined the Director of Veteran Services Al Ramsey and several local veterans to designate Harold Dworetzky as the official Chairman of the 2008 Memorial Day Committee. Dworetzky, who served with the United States Army in Korea as an Ordinance Specialist, is currently the Commander of the Jewish War Veterans Post #68 in Yonkers.
Leading this year's parade as Grand Marshal is decorated veteran Louis Nigrello. Nigrello served in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946 as a Radioman 1st Class on the USS LSM 144. After his active service, he became a dedicated volunteer and supporter of various veterans programs and activities throughout the City of Yonkers.
The parade committee is working with the City and local veteran groups on several ceremonies and activities taking place throughout Yonkers to honor and pay tribute to all veterans. Mayor Amicone invites the community to take part in the City's various Memorial Day Activities.
The following is a list of events and ceremonies taking place in Yonkers from May 15 to June 29:
-- Thursday, May 15 - Homefield House, 6th and 10th Ward Ceremony, 6:00 P.M. Sponsored by the Homefield House, Donald Conrad Post 1954, Frank Rea Post 1163 and the Ernest Pasqua Post 1506. Location: Homefield House, 911 Saw Mill River Rd.
-- Thursday, May 15 - Oratorical Contest, 7:00 P.M. - Selecting the high school students that best recites the Gettysburg Address. Lenoir Estate (intersection of North Broadway and Executive Blvd.)
-- Friday, May 16 - 7th Ward Memorial Service, 6:00 P.M., Sponsored by the Armando Rauso, AMVETS Post 40. March from 178 Waverly St to the War Monument on Park Hill Ave, for a brief ceremony (Park Hill Ave just east of Main St.)
-- Sunday, May 18 - City of Yonkers Memorial Day Parade, 11:00 A.M. - Memorial Day Ceremony in front of City Hall at the Veterans Memorial. 2:00PM - Parade starts at South Broadway and Radford Streets.
--Thursday, May 22 - Memorial Parade, 6:15 P.M. - Parade from Donna Walshin Community Center, 219 Ridge Avenue to Lennon Park on Lake Ave honors those men from 3rd and 6th wards that gave their lives for our country. For more information call 423-9754.
--Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day Breakfast, 9:00A.M. Sponsored by the Alan F. Waite Post, Amackassin Club, 557 Palisade Ave. Call 476- 6460 for ticket information.
-- Monday, May 26 - Crestwood Memorial Day Parade - 10:00 A.M. The parade starts at Schultz Field, located at the intersection of St. Eleanora and Brosnan Place, and proceeds through Crestwood, to American Legion Plaza. 10:30A.M., we will honor our veterans during a ceremony at American Legion Plaza. Refreshments will be served, following the ceremony.
--Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day Ceremony, 12:00 Noon Sponsored by the Catholic Slovak Club at Victory Park corner of Lockwood Ave and Gordon Street reception to follow at the Catholic Slovak Club. Contact - 969-1404
-- Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day Services, 2:00 P.M. - Sponsored by the VFW EMPIRE POST 375, 10 Huber Place, Yonkers (Just north of Yonkers Ave and Central Ave).
-- Friday, May 30 - Traditional Memorial Day Parade, 6:00 P.M. Sponsored by Charles Bajart American Legion Post 1122, 840 McLean Ave (quarter mile east of Central Ave and McLean Ave) reception to follow at the Bajart Post.
-- Friday, June 6 - Annual Military Ball & Awards Ceremony, 7:00 P.M. Sponsored by Roosevelt High School Air Force ROTC at the Ukrainian Youth Center, 301 Palisade Avenue. Tickets: $25 per person. For other Ticket information please call: (914) 337-3893.
-- Friday, June 13 - Flag Day Ceremony, 8:30 A.M. - Located at the Plaza, behind City Hall. Sponsored by Mayor Philip A, Amicone and the City of Yonkers.
-- Friday, June 13 - "Color it Proud" 6:00P.M. - Saunders High School. Over 150 grade school children receive trophies and American flags for their winning entries. Also the Yonkers Central Committee of Veterans presents the Americanism Award.
-- Sunday, June 29 - Korean War Memorial Ceremony, 11:00A.M., On Palmer Road, Salvatore Sialiano Park.
-- Sunday, June 29 - Veterans Appreciation Day, 12:00 - 4:00 P.M. Redmond Field. Sponsored by the City of Yonkers Mayor Philip A. Amicone. Tickets are free by contacting your local veterans post or the City of Yonkers Dept of Veterans Services. Tickets will be available after June 1, 2008. Please, bring your own chairs.
For more information on these events, please contact the Veterans Service Agency at 377-6700.
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