{"id":243837,"date":"2026-05-26T13:58:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T13:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/243837\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T13:58:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T13:58:58","slug":"northeast-queens-honors-fallen-service-members-at-99th-annual-little-neck-douglaston-memorial-day-parade-qns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/243837\/","title":{"rendered":"Northeast Queens honors fallen service members at 99th annual Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade \u2013 QNS"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Thousands of residents and visitors gathered along Northern Boulevard on Monday, May 25, for the 99th annual Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade. <\/p>\n

Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<\/p>\n

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Thousands of residents and visitors gathered along Northern Boulevard on Monday, May 25, for the 99th annual Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade<\/a>, one of the nation\u2019s longest-running continuous Memorial Day commemorations.<\/p>\n

The day began with an interfaith service at Zion Episcopal Church, located at 243-01 Northern Blvd. in Douglaston<\/a>, 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\u2019 continental-style breakfast at Father Smith Hall.<\/p>\n

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.\n<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\"ThousandsThousands 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<\/p>\n

\"ThousandsThousands 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
\n\"ThousandsThousands 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<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\"MarchingMarching in the 99th annual Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
\n\"MarchingMarching in the 99th annual Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
\n\"MarchingMarching in the 99th annual Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<\/p>\n

Spectators lined the sidewalks with American flags, many stopping to shake the hands of veterans as they passed by.<\/p>\n

\"ThousandsThousands 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
\n\"ThousandsThousands 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
\n\"ThousandsThousands 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<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\"AssemblymemberAssemblymember Ed Braunstein and U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi march in the parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
\n\"U.S.U.S. Rep. Grace Meng marches in the parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
\n\"QueensQueens District Attorney Melinda Katz marches in the parade.Photo by Rmay Mahmoud
\n\"CouncilCouncil Member Linda Lee marches in the parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
\n\"QueensQueens Borough President Donovan Richards marches in the parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
\n\"StateState Sen. John Liu marches in the parade.Photo by Ramy Mahmoud<\/p>\n

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\u2019 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"ThousandsThousands 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
\n\"ThousandsThousands 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
\n\"ThousandsThousands 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
\n\"ThousandsThousands 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
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