The 25th Annual Celebrate Commemorate Observance During the Weekend of May 24-26 & 30th, Will Bring Thousands of People “home” to Waterloo to Participate Events to Delight Every Family Member. They Include Musical Performances, Art and Craft Shows, Children’s Games, a Youth Essay Contest, and a Big Parade Celebrating Our Freedom at 11am. Saturday, May 25th. The Parade Will Feature Wounded Warriors From the VA Hospital in Canandaigua, Escorted by Scores of Patriot Guard and American Legion Motorcycle Riders, Bands, Floats, and Military Groups Including National Guard and Active Military Troops.

Schedule:

Friday, May 24, 2024

6:00pm-9:00pm - Lafayette Stage - Flint Creek - Modern Country

6:00pm-9:00pm - Arts, Crafts and Vendors Show!

Saturday, May 25, 2024

8:30am - Tribute to the Fallen - 5k Run/walk

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10:00am - 6:00pm - Arts, Crafts and Vendors Show!

10:30am - Parade Stage - the Seneca Singers - Patriotic Choral

11:00am - Parade - The Hit Men Brass Band - Swing Favorites

11:00am - Parade - Downbeat Percussion - High Energy Beats

11:00am - Parade - St. Joe's Alumni Drum Corps - Brass + Percussion

11:00am - Parade - Feadan or Pipe Band - Bagpipes + Drums

11:00am - Parade - Waterloo Hs Marching Band - American Favorites

11:00am - Parade - South Seneca Falcons - Band + Color Guard

11:00am - Parade - Albion Purple Eagles - HS Marching Band

11:00am - The Memorial Day Parade

12:30pm - Lafayette Park - the Hit Men Brass Band - Brass Hits

12:45pm - Lafayette Stage - Downbeat Percussion - Upbeat Beats

1:00pm - Oak Island - Merry Mischief - Roving Folk Music

1:00pm - Lafayette Stage - Covers Exposed - Pop Covers

2:45pm - Lafayette Stage - Jimi Marley Trio - Rock N' Reggae Hits

4:00pm - Lafayette Stage - Pizza Eating Contest

4:30pm - Lafayette Stage - Midnight Storm - Classic Rock

6:30pm - Oak Island Stage - Whorlwood With Perry Cleaveland - Folk/ Americana

Sunday, May 26, 2024

9:00am - 3:00pm - Wheels on Main Street Car Show

9:00am - 11:00am - Registration

10:00am - 4:00pm - Arts, Crafts and Vendors Show!

11:00am - 3:00pm - Car Show

12:00pm - Oak Island - Merry Mischief - Roving Folk Music

12:00pm - Lafayette Stage - Tarps Rock - Rock N'Roll

3:00pm - Lafayette Stage - Indigo Breeze - Pop and Jazz

Monday, May 27th, 2024

8:00am - 10:00am - Bike Rally Registration at Waterloo VFW, 29 West Elisha Street

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10:00am - 2:00pm - Scenic Ride Through the Finger Lakes Region

12:00pm - 12:20pm - The Hit Men - Lafayette Park Stage Come & Join Us for a Great Show in Lafayette Park

2:00pm - Return to Waterloo VFW for a Buffet Lunch

9:30pm - Fireworks, by Pyrotecnico

May 30 - Commemoration

Following the Weekend of Celebration, the Birthplace of Memorial Day Pauses to Remember the Sacrifices of Those Who Paid the Ultimate Price for Freedom. The 158th Solemn Remembrance of Memorial Day in Waterloo Will Be Observed on Thursday May 30. The American Legion Will Conduct This Years Remembrance Events. Memorial Day is Always Commemorated on May 30 in Waterloo, in Keeping With Gen. John A. Logan’s Orders.

9:00am-11:00am - Military Services Conducted at Village Cemeteries:

St. Mary’s, Maple Grove, Elisha Williams

The Solemn Remembrance Will Continue at 6pm. When the Military Parade Steps Off From Main and Clark Streets, Proceeding Down Main Street to Lafayette Park Where Several Veterans Organizations Will Participate in the Laying of the Wreaths at the Veterans Monuments in the Park. The Program - Will Include the Recitation of the Gettysburg Address and Logan’s Orders by Students From Waterloo High School, Speeches by Honored Dignitaries, the Playing of the National Anthem by the High School Band, Salute to the Dead Gun Vollies by the Veteran Led Honor Guard and the Playing of Taps.

Date: May 24-30, 2024

Location: Lafayette Park

202 West Main Street Waterloo, NY 13165

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