Merrick Post No. 1282, American Legion, again will host the Merrick’s Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2017. Post Members and Veterans are asked to form at Merrick Avenue and Veterans (Broadcast) Plaza at 8:45 a.m. We shall start the parade at 9:30 a.m. and plan to start the ceremony at the Merrick’s Veteran Memorial Park at about 10:45 a.m. We will have cars for those who cannot march. Invites to parade participants have been sent out to Merricks Churches, Synagogues, Schools, Clubs, Organizations, Fire Departments and Politicians. Merrick Post No. 1282, American Legion members, are looking forward to seeing you at this event to honor our Veterans.

In case of inclement weather, decision whether to participate is left up to each individual unit / organization. A ceremony will be held at the Merrick’s Veteran Memorial Park, rain or shine.

Post member, Robert Dishman, will chair this event.