POUGHKEEPSIE – Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino and Veterans Affairs Director Adam Roche invite residents to attend Dutchess County’s Memorial Day ceremony at the Dutchess County War Memorial on Monday, May 26th at 11 a.m. The Dutchess County War Memorial is located at John K. Rinaldi Memorial Park at the intersection of Raymond Avenue and Main Street in the Town of Poughkeepsie.
Residents, veterans and their families will gather to honor the brave service members who gave their lives in defense of our nation. The remembrance will include remarks from local leaders as well as wreath laying and stone placement ceremonies, presentation of colors by the Poughkeepsie High School JROTC, Pledge of Allegiance by Scout Troop 3055, musical performances, “Taps” and a keynote address by Lieutenant Colonel Beth-Anne Canero, United States Marine Corps, Retired.
Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino said, “So many brave people from Dutchess County have given their lives serving our country to protect our freedom. We will always remember their sacrifice and take the time to honor them. I encourage everyone to reflect on the meaning of this important day and join us in remembering those who gave their lives for our freedom.”
Memorial Day is a national holiday honoring the men and women who lost their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. They are remembered and honored for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
County Executive Serino and Director Roche encourage Dutchess County residents to celebrate local veterans by participating in one or more of the numerous Memorial Day events planned across the county. Dutchess County Veterans Affairs reached out to local municipalities and community organizations and has compiled a listing of events taking place on or around Memorial Day. The event listing follows below with contact information provided for additional inquiries:
2025 Memorial Day Community Observances
(Based on information provided by municipalities and community organizations.)
Listed by date, then alphabetically by municipality:
Rhinebeck:
Sunday, May 25, 2025, 11:00 AM
Memorial Day Service
Location: Rhinebeck Reformed Church
Hosted by: Rhinebeck Reformed Church & American Legion Post 429
Point of Contact: Dennis McGuire, 845-656-1839 & Gary Roome, 845-471-6935
Town of Milan:
Sunday, May 25, 2025, Noon
Parade/Ceremony
Location: Milan Town Hall Veterans Memorial
Hosted by: Town of Milan Veterans and Town Board
Point of Contact: Alfred LoBrutto, 845-758-5311 ext. 2
City of Beacon:
Monday, May 26, 2025, 11:00 AM
Ceremony
Location: Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 413 Main St., Beacon
Hosted by: American Legion Post #203
Point of Contact: John MacEnroe, 914-474-5623
Town of Amenia:
Monday, May 26, 2025, 11:00 AM
Ceremony
Location: Fountain Square/Bank of Millbrook, RT 22
Hosted by: VFW Post #5444, and Dover Plains
Point of Contact: Vicki Doyle, 845-489-7826
Town of Beekman:
Monday, May 26, 2025, 10:00 AM
Parade/Ceremony
Location: Town of Beekman Town Hall, Main St.
Hosted by: Town Clerk
Point of Contact: Laureen Abbatantuono, 845-724-5300 ext. 221
Town of East Fishkill:
Monday, May 26, 2025, 10:00 AM
Parade/Ceremony
Location: East Fishkill Memorial Park
Hosted by: American Legion Post 1758 & Town of East Fishkill
Point of Contact: Jim Reynolds, 845-221-7273
Town of Fishkill:
Monday, May 26, 2025, 10:00 AM
Ceremony
Location: Town of Fishkill War Memorial, 801 RT 52
Hosted by: Town of Fishkill Veteran’s Committee
Point of Contact: Virgil Capollari, 845-394-3115
Town of Hyde Park:
Monday, May 26, 2025, 10:00 AM
Parade
Location: Old Hyde Park Dr. 4114 Albany Post Rd.
Hosted by: Town of Hyde Park
Point of Contact: Morgan Sacerdote, 845-229-8086
Monday, May 26, 2025, 11:00 AM
Ceremony
Location: Hyde Park Town Hall & Hyde Park War Memorial
Hosted by: American Legion Post # 1303
Point of Contact: Michael Athanas, 845-233-4371
Town of Pine Plains:
Monday, May 26, 2025, 10:30 AM
Parade/Ceremony
Location: 9 North Main Street
Hosted by: AL Post #426 and VFW Post #5519
Point of Contact: Marie Stewart, 845-546-7349
Town of Poughkeepsie:
Monday, May 26, 2025, 11:00 AM
Ceremony & Laying of Wreath
Location: Dutchess County War Memorial, Raymond Ave & Main Street
Hosted by: Dutchess County Veterans Affairs
Point of Contact: Paige Walag, 845-486-2060
Red Hook:
Monday, May 26, 2025, 10:00 AM
Parade/Ceremony
Location: Red Hook Veterans Memorial Park
Hosted by: VFW Post #7765
Point of Contact: William Moore, 845-758-8175
Rhinebeck:
Monday, May 26, 2025, 10:30 AM & 11:15 AM
Parade/Ceremony
Location: Mulberry Street/Rhinebeck Cemetery
Hosted by: American Legion Post 429
Point of Contact: Gary Roome, 845-471-6935, Dennis McGuire, 845-656-1839, John Spencer, 845-876-4429
Rhinecliff:
Monday, May 26, 2025, 9:00 AM
Parade
Location: Old School House to Rhinecliff War Memorial
Hosted by: American Legion Post 429
Point of Contact: Gary Roome, 845-471-6935, Dennis McGuire 845-656-1836, John Spencer, 845-876-4429
Town of Stanford:
Monday, May 26, 2025, 9:00 AM
Parade/Ceremony
Location: Angell Memorial Park
Hosted by: American Legion Post 1793
Point of Contact: Charles Shaw, 845-868-7457
Town of Union Vale:
Monday, May 26, 2025, 9:00 AM
Ceremony
Location: On the Green, Verbank
Hosted by: Union Vale Fire Company
Point of Contact: Kathy Welsh, 845-762-2940
Town of Wappinger:
Monday, May 26, 2025, 2:00 PM
Ceremony
Location: Schlathaus Park, 126 All Angels Hill Rd
Hosted by: Town of Wappinger
Point of Contact: Jessica Fulton, 845-297-0720
Village of Fishkill:
Monday, May 26, 2025, 1:00 PM
Parade
Location: War Memorial, Main Street
Hosted by: Village of Fishkill
Point of Contact: Pam Ruyack, Fishkillactivity@gmail.com
Village of Millbrook:
Monday, May 26, 2025, 11:00 AM
Parade/Ceremony
Location: Franklin Ave.
Hosted by: VFW Post 9008
Point of Contact: Jeff Moseman, 845-505-4336
Village of Millerton:
Monday, May 26, 2025, 11:00 AM
Ceremony
Location: Veterans Park, at the intersection of Main Street and Dutchess Ave.
Hosted by: American Legion Post #178
Point of Contact: Millerton AL Post #178, 518-789-4755
Village of Tivoli:
Monday, May 26, 2025, 11:00 AM
Ceremony
Location: Red Church Cemetery, (south end)
Hosted by: American Legion Post #524
Point of Contact: Harold Ramsey, 845-453-7403
Village of Wappingers Falls:
Monday, May 26, 2024, 11:00 AM
Ceremony
Location: Major Joseph McDonald MIA/POW Park, East Main St., Wappingers Falls
Hosted by: American Legion Post #427 & VFW Post #5913
Point of Contact: John M. Karge, 845-489-5899
