Celebrate Commemorate Memorial Day 2025!!

The 26th annual Celebrate Commemorate observance during the weekend of May 23-25 & 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 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24th.  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.

Friday, May 23 2025

12:00pm - 5:00pm: National Memorial Day Museum - Main St
10:00am - 3:00pm: Display Set Up - Waterloo Rotary Club Extrava”CAN”za 2025 Waterloo Community Center
6:00pm - 8:00pm: The Movers - Lafayette Park
6pm - 9 pm: Arts & Craft Show - Lafayette Park
6:30pm - 7:30pm: Henry C. Welles Award Reception
               Waterloo Library & Historical Society
               Honoring: Jane and Chris Shaffer
8:00pm: American Civil War Memorial Illumination & Remembrance - American Civil War Memorial

Saturday, May 24 2025

7:00 - 10:00am: Breakfast Buffet - Waterloo VFW
7:00am - 5k Race Packet Pick Up & Registration
Waterloo High School Complex
8:30am - Tribute to the Fallen 5K Race - Waterloo High School Complex
9:00am - 5:00pm: Civil War Living History - Oak Island
10:00am, 12pm, 2pm, & 4pm: FLX Water Adventures Boat Tours - Oak Island
10:00am - 5:00pm: Arts & Craft Show - Lafayette Park
10:00am - 5:00pm: Extrava”CAN”za 2025 - Community Center
11:00am: Celebrate Parade - Main Street
12:00pm - 6:30 Live Entertainment! - Lafayette Park
12:00 - 3:00pm: M’Clintock House - E. Williams St.
12:00, 1:00, 2:00pm: Ranger Led Discussions - M’Clintock House - E. Williams St.
12:00 - 5:00pm: National Memorial Day Museum - Main St
12:30 - 5:00pm: Kids’ Korner Activity Tent - Williams St.
12:30 - 3:30pm: Horse & Wagon Rides through Village - Lafayette Park
4:00pm: Pizza Eating Contest! - Lafayette Park Stage
9:30pm: Fireworks, By Pyrotecnico! - Oak Island

Sunday, May 25 2025

8:00am - 11:00am: Breakfast Buffet - American Legion
9:00am - 3:00pm: Civil War Living History Camp - Oak Island
9:00am - 3:00pm: Wheels on Main Street Car Show
10:00am - 4:00pm: Arts & Craft Show - Lafayette Park
10:00am - 4:00pm: Kids’ Korner Activity Tent - Williams St.
10:00am, 12pm, 2pm & 4pm: FLX Water Adventures Boat Tour - Oak Island
10:00am - 3:00pm: Extrava”CAN”za 2025 - Community Center
12:00pm - 3:00pm: M’Clintock House - E. Williams Street
12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm: Ranger Led Discussions - M’Clintock House - E. Williams St.
12:00 - 5:00pm: National Memorial Day Museum - Main St.
12:00 - 3:30pm: Horse & Wagon Rides - Lafayette Park

Monday, May 26 2025

8:00am - 10:00am: Memorial Day Veterans Bike Rally - Registration - Waterloo VFW
10:00am: Bike Rally - Kick Stands up! Waterloo VFW
12:00 - 5:00pm: National Memorial Day Museum - Main St

Friday, May 30 2025

9:00 - 11:00am: Military Services conducted at village cemeteries: St. Mary’s, Maple Grove, & Elisha/Stark
12:00 - 5:00pm: National Memorial Day Museum - Main St
6:00pm: Memorial Day Parade - Main St
6:30pm: Memorial Day Ceremonies - Lafayette Park - Featured Speaker: William Clancy, Sons of the American Legion, 2025-2026

Kids Korner Schedule:

Saturday, May 25 2025

12:00 - 5:00pm: Kids Korner Open! Carnival style games Seneca County RiSE Youth Group
12:00 - 4:00pm: Make & Take Acrylic Pours
                         The Artist’s Lounge
                         Air FX Body Art - Air-Brush Tattoo
                         Petting Zoo

Location: Lafayette Park - Williams St

Sunday, May 26 2025

10:00am - 4:00pm: Kids Korner Open! Carnival style games Seneca County Rise Youth Group
12:00pm:  Bike Rodeo - Free Bike Helmets (learn all about bike/scooter/skateboard safety)
12:00 - 4:00pm: Make & Take Acrylic Pours
                         The Artist’s Lounge
                         Air FX Body Art - Air-Brush Tattoo
                         Petting Zoo

Location: Lafayette Park - Williams St

Date: May 23-30, 2025

Location: Various Locations in Waterloo, NY

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