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Memorial Day Events In Port Chester

Port Chester Post 93 of the American Legion is set to host its annual Memorial Day observances on Monday, with events from 8:45 to 11 a.m. that visit war monuments throughout the community and conclude with a parade on Westchester Avenue.

8:45 a.m. – A memorial service at the Port Chester Marina to honor servicemen who served and died at sea. Flowers will be strewn on the water.

9 a.m. – A color guard and a firing team will be at William James Memorial Gateway Park on North Main Street, where Taps will be played.

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9:15 a.m. - A color guard and a firing team will be at the Vietnam War Memorial at Lyons Park, corner of King Street and Putnam Avenue, where Taps will be played.

9:30 a.m. - A color guard and a firing team will be at the Spanish War Memorial in Summerfield Park, where Taps will be played.

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9:45 a.m. - A color guard and a firing team will be at Civil War Memorial, corner of Post Road and Pearl Street, where Taps will be played.

10 a.m. – The firing team will be at Post 93, 78 Pearl St.

10:30 a.m. - A color guard and a firing team will be at Port Chester Fire Department headquarters on Westchester Avenue, where Taps will be played.

10:45 a.m. – Ceremonies move to the Korean War Memorial at Crawford Park in Rye Brook.

11 a.m. – Ceremonies at Veterans Memorial Park, North Regent Street and Westchester Avenue, followed by a parade down Westchester Avenue. The program at Veterans Memorial Park is expected to last about 35 minutes.


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