On Monday, May 30, under gloomy skies, attendees of the village of Mamaroneck’s annual Memorial Day parade faced a looming downpour while showing their support for soldiers and service members who died serving the country.
Historical Fire Company demands attention from onlookers at the
parade. Photo/Chris Courtney
From the Army to the Marines, both former and current members of all military branches and sects were also out in full force to show respect to their fellow servicemen and women.
Marching down Mamaroneck Avenue, participants in the parade showed their support, not just for those in the military, but for other causes closer to home as well.
Among the community organizations represented were the village of Mamaroneck Historical Society, which plugged its efforts to save Mamaroneck’s historic Delancey-Cooper house, as well as a local chapter of the Knights of Columbus.
Onlookers lined the streets to watch the village of Larchmont’s Historic Fire Company march in their traditional garb—complete with historically accurate helmets and equipment—and catch a glimpse of the company’s antique gold and crimson firetrucks.
Mayor Norman Rosenblum, who also marched in the parade, said that the tradition of the event—which he’s attended more times than he can count—is one near to his and the village residents’ heart.
“Memorial Day is important to the village for the very same reason it’s important to the country,” he said. “You appreciate the ultimate sacrifice that people make for freedom.”
