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The City of Auburn 2026 Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony is a traditional community event held in Auburn, New York, to honor the men and women who have given their lives in military service.
Event Overview
- Date: Monday, May 25, 2026 (Memorial Day)
- Location: Downtown Auburn, NY
- Primary Venue: Veterans Memorial Park (172 Genesee Street)
Schedule of Events
1. Parade Lineup (10:30 AM)
- Location: Genesee Street, east of Fulton Street.
- Requirement: All participating units, bands, and veterans must be in position by 10:30 AM for a prompt start.
2. The Parade (11:00 AM)
- Start Time: 11:00 AM sharp.
- Route: The parade travels westward down Genesee Street.
- Conclusion: The parade ends at Veterans Memorial Park.
- Formation Break: Participants must continue past the park and turn right onto James Street before breaking formation or dismantling floats.
3. Memorial Day Ceremony (Approx. 11:45 AM – Noon)
- Start Time: Immediately following the conclusion of the parade.
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park (172 Genesee Street).
- Details: A formal ceremony featuring a wreath-laying service to honor fallen service members.
Important Rules for Attendees & Participants
To maintain the solemnity and safety of the occasion, the city enforces the following:
- Theme: All floats and vehicles must be decorated with a theme honoring Memorial Day.
- No Politicking: Absolutely no political campaigning, banners, signs, or distribution of campaign literature is permitted.
- Candy Distribution: For child safety, throwing candy from vehicles or floats is strictly prohibited. Candy may only be handed out by walkers at the edge of the crowd.
- Literature: No distribution of any non-event related literature is allowed during the parade.
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Event Venue
Downtown Auburn, Auburn, New York, United States
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