Memorial Day Parade Steps Off at 9 AM

Sea Cliff, NY · May 25, 2026

The sound of marching drums will be the first thing you hear this morning. After a busy weekend of beach prep and backyard grilling, the village settles into its most solemn and storied tradition as the parade makes its way toward the cenotaph.

📰 The Lead

The annual Memorial Day Parade returns to its traditional route this morning, serving as the community’s collective moment of reflection. Organized by the James F. Brengel American Legion Post 456, the procession begins at 9:00 AM at the Memorial Building on Sea Cliff Avenue. The route winds through the heart of the village, turning onto Central Avenue before concluding with a memorial service at the Clifton Park cenotaph.

While the weekend brought the first real crowds to the shoreline, today’s focus remains on the names etched into the local monuments. Residents typically line the sidewalks with folding chairs well before the first color guard appears. Following the formal ceremony, the afternoon shifts toward quiet neighborhood gatherings, marking the unofficial transition into the summer season. Expect rolling road closures along the parade route until approximately 11:00 AM.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Holiday Sanitation Schedule Shift — Monday trash and recycling collection is suspended today, with all pickups pushed back by one day this week.

  • Village Hall Holiday Closure — Administrative offices and the Stenson Memorial Library are closed today, though the book drop remains open for returns.

  • Beach Parking Enforcement Begins — Resident parking stickers are now strictly required for the main beach lot as seasonal staff begins full-time monitoring.

🌦️ Today's Outlook

  • High 72°F · Low 55°F — Drizzle (53% chance of precipitation)
    • Keep a light jacket or umbrella ready for the morning ceremonies at the cenotaph.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Memorial Day Parade — Village Hall to Clifton Park, 9:00 AM The village’s primary tribute featuring local veterans, scouts, and the fire department.

  • Oyster Bay: Memorial Day Parade — South Street, 10:30 AM A short drive away, this parade features historic reenactors and local civic groups.

  • Bayville: Memorial Day Parade — Bayville Avenue, 11:00 AM The coastal route offers a scenic backdrop for the neighboring village’s holiday procession.

  • Glen Cove: Memorial Day Parade — Forest Avenue, 11:30 AM A larger regional march concluding with a commemorative ceremony at the Veterans’ Monument.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • Sea Cliff Village Hall
    • Originally constructed in 1914 as a schoolhouse, this brick landmark now serves as the village’s civic anchor. Its grand windows and wide front steps have watched over a century of parades, housing both the municipal offices and the local library.

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