Memorial Day observances sponsored by the Town of North Hempstead and Nassau County will be held on Saturday evening, May 26 and Sunday morning, May 27, respectively.
The Town of North Hempstead will also hold its Memorial Day observance on May 26 at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington kicks off at 6 p.m.
Setting the scene for the evenings’ festivities, the United States Marine Corps Color Guard, the Nassau County Police Pipe Band, the Volunteers of America firing detail, and local veterans’ organizations will honor the fallen from the nation’s armed forces. Live entertainment will feature Beginnings, a tribute to the music of the band Chicago, and Early Elton, a tribute to the music of Elton John.
The observance culminates in a fireworks show, which will be launched from barges in the harbor, is scheduled to light up the skies around 9 p.m.
“This promises to be a great outing honoring those who paid the ultimate price protecting our freedom,” Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jon Kaiman said.
All vehicles entering the park will be charged a $5 parking fee. If the parking lots fill up, Town operated buses will be available free of charge to shuttle concert-goers to the park. Law enforcement officers and North Hempstead Public Safety officers will be on hand to direct foot and vehicular traffic.
At 10:30 on Sunday morning, Nassau County will conduct a Memorial Day Service with the United Veterans Organization of Nassau County at Veterans Memorial Plaza in Eisenhower Park near parking field 6.
Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano will be among the principal speakers at the Eisenhower Park ceremonies.
The ceremonies will include the laying of wreaths at memorials honoring veterans, including those in submarine service, and those who served in Vietnam and World War II. A dedication of a monument to honor American Legion members will also be part of the ceremonies.
