Thousands of residents and visitors gathered along Northern Boulevard on Monday, May 25, for the 99th annual Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade.
Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
Thousands of residents and visitors gathered along Northern Boulevard on Monday, May 25, for the 99th annual Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade, one of the nation’s longest-running continuous Memorial Day commemorations.
The day began with an interfaith service at Zion Episcopal Church, located at 243-01 Northern Blvd. in Douglaston, at 10 a.m., followed by a wreath laying ceremony at the Monument Park in Divine Wisdom Schoolyard at Alameda Avenue and Northern Boulevard, opposite 247th Street, at 11:15 a.m. Then, at 11:45 a.m., there was a veterans’ continental-style breakfast at Father Smith Hall.
Those marching in the parade gathered to line up at 1 p.m. ahead of press availability at 1:45 p.m. in front of Starbucks on Northern Boulevard opposite Buttonwood Road in Great Neck.
The parade kicked off at 2 p.m. from Jayson Avenue and proceeded to Northern Boulevard, continuing its tradition that dates back to 1927. The event featured veterans, active-duty service members, civic organizations, student bands and elected officials, all marching to honor the memory of U.S. military personnel who died in service to the country.
Thousands of residents and visitors gathered along Northern Boulevard on Monday, May 25, for the 99th annual Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
Thousands of residents and visitors gathered along Northern Boulevard on Monday, May 25, for the 99th annual Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
Thousands of residents and visitors gathered along Northern Boulevard on Monday, May 25, for the 99th annual Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
Thomas Evangelos Danas, a retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col., served as the grand marshal. Brian Doyle (USMC, Operation Iraqi Freedom), Daniel P. Doyle (USMC, Vietnam veteran) and Daniel Socci (USMC, combat veteran, Iraq and Afghanistan) also served as parade marshals.
Marching in the 99th annual Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
Marching in the 99th annual Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
Marching in the 99th annual Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
Spectators lined the sidewalks with American flags, many stopping to shake the hands of veterans as they passed by.
Thousands of residents and visitors gathered along Northern Boulevard on Monday, May 25, for the 99th annual Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
Thousands of residents and visitors gathered along Northern Boulevard on Monday, May 25, for the 99th annual Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
Thousands of residents and visitors gathered along Northern Boulevard on Monday, May 25, for the 99th annual Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
Local officials assembled at designated staging areas along Northern Boulevard before joining the procession. Marching divisions included public school students, Scouts, ROTC units and representatives from religious, cultural, and neighborhood groups.
Assemblymember Ed Braunstein and U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi march in the parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng marches in the parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz marches in the parade.Photo by Rmay Mahmoud
Council Member Linda Lee marches in the parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards marches in the parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
State Sen. John Liu marches in the parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
Organized by the Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade Association in partnership with American Legion Post #103, the event remains a cornerstone of Memorial Day observances in Queens. The association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, accepts tax-deductible donations to support the annual parade and its year-round educational initiatives. Contributions help cover logistical costs, veterans’ transportation, student contests, and other community outreach efforts tied to honoring military service. Donations can be mailed to the association at c/o American Legion Post #103, 42-28 235th St., Douglaston, NY 11363, or made by contacting donate@LNDMemorialDay.org.
Thousands of residents and visitors gathered along Northern Boulevard on Monday, May 25, for the 99th annual Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
Thousands of residents and visitors gathered along Northern Boulevard on Monday, May 25, for the 99th annual Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
Thousands of residents and visitors gathered along Northern Boulevard on Monday, May 25, for the 99th annual Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
Thousands of residents and visitors gathered along Northern Boulevard on Monday, May 25, for the 99th annual Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
Thousands of residents and visitors gathered along Northern Boulevard on Monday, May 25, for the 99th annual Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud