Top 10 Events in New York for Memorial Day

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What to do in New York on Memorial Day

Memorial Day weekend in New York City hosts a variety of events, from outdoor parties on rooftops and in parks to parades, naval ship tours and more.

Where is the parade taking place today?

Brooklyn's Memorial Day Parade runs from 78th Street and Third Avenue, along Third Avenue to Marine Avenue, to Fourth Avenue, and to John Paul Jones Park at 101st Street and Fourth Avenue. The Little Neck Douglaston Memorial Day Parade starts from Jason Avenue and Northern Boulevard.

Memorial Day events

1. Watch the Parade in Brooklyn

This is one of the oldest parades in Brooklyn - it is already 155 years old. Sponsored by the United Military Veterans of Kings County. The ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Third Avenue and 78th Street in Bay Ridge, then continue along Fourth Avenue and end with a 21-gun salute from the US Army in Fort Hamilton. The NYPD and FDNY will also march, and the Brooklyn school bands will also perform. In addition, vintage fire engines and cars will be exhibited.

2. Go to the parade at Douglaston's Little Neck

Parade Little Neck Douglaston Memorial Day Parade starts at 14:00 pm from Jason Avenue and Northern Boulevard. It has been held annually since 1927, when American Legion Post 103 marched to honor the memory of their fallen comrades 10 years after they left for World War I.

Those who came to the event will be able to purchase soft drinks, hot dogs and other treats from local vendors. The fair kicks off when the first marchers arrive at the Divine Wisdom Catholic Academy schoolyard.

3. Visit the Intrepid Sea Aviation and Space Museum

For those who love ships and planes, this museum is on a real aircraft carrier. The intrepid, docked at Pier 86, is a chance to get up close and personal with the facts of not-so-distant history.

Fleet Week events kick off on Friday, May 27th with the annual Flight Deck Movie Night. Throughout the weekend, you will be able to get acquainted with various exhibits of the US Marine Corps, US Coast Guard, USO. The weekend will culminate on May 30 with the museum's annual Memorial Day commemoration ceremony.

4. Take a Naval Ship Tour

View the ships on Saturday and Sunday, May 28 and 29, at the following locations:

– Landing Craft USS Bataan (LHD-5) from Norfolk, Virginia: Pier 88 south
– HMS Protector (A173), UK: Pier 90 north
– Two US Naval Academy Sailboats, Annapolis, Maryland: Fearless Museum of the Sea, Air and Space at Pier 86
– Liberty-class Littoral Combat Ship, USS Milwaukee (LCS-5) from Mayport, Florida: Homeport Pier, Staten Island
– US Coast Guard Medium Endurance Boat, USCGC Reliable, Virginia Beach, VA: Homeport Pier, Staten Island

5. Get Free Admission to the 1885 Wavertree Ship

The South Street Seaport Museum opens the 1885 Wavertree ship to the public on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am to 17:00 pm at Pier 16. Admission is free. Visitors are allowed to access the ship's open areas, including the main and aft decks.

6. Visit HOT DOGS, HOOCH & HANDEL

Angel's Share Concert by Death of Classical starts at Greenwood Cemetery on Friday, May 27 at 19:00 pm. Here, a toast will be raised to the legacy of the inventor of the hot dog, Charles Feltman, with an afternoon celebration. The program includes performances by The Grand Street Stompers and a baroque ensemble. Tickets cost 65 dollars.

7. Go to the Rose All Day Fest

Watermark, an open bar and restaurant located at the end of Pier 15, hosts a Rose Festival on May 30 from 12:00. Here you can relax all day long in the shade of palm trees and gazebos on the water, offering a gorgeous view of Brooklyn. The event will feature a rotating line-up of DJs and endless roses, refreshing drinks and hot meals. Ticket prices start at $25.

8. Dance to Madge

Dress up for this outdoor backyard party 3 dollar billlike Madonna. DJ Eli Escobar will play her songs on May 30 from 15:00 to 22:00. Tickets cost 20 dollars.

9. Get to the rooftop pool

When it gets hot, cool off in style. Several of New York's top hotels offer day passes to their rooftop pools. The combination of two New York favorites - pools and rooftop bars - creates a summer oasis worth spending some money on.

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10. Go to the beach

NYC beaches will be open for Memorial Day weekend. All eight public beaches will reopen on May 29. Shortly thereafter (June 26), 48 outdoor public pools will open.