For Immediate Release
April 4, 2025
Mayor Mantello and Parade Committee Announce City of Troy Memorial Day Parade for 2025
(Troy, NY) – Today, Mayor Carmella R. Mantello alongside the members of the City of Troy Memorial Day Parade Committee announce the 2025 Memorial Day Parade. Upon taking office, in January of 2024, Mayor Mantello made it a priority to revive the city’s Memorial Day Parade. After a successful parade in 2024, the mayor and the committee are committed to making this years parade an even bigger success.
The 2025 Memorial Day Parade will take place on Memorial Day, May 24th, 2025 – beginning at 1:00pm. The route of the parade is as follows, beginning at Lansingburgh High School, right onto 5th Avenue, left onto 115th Street, Left on 2nd Avenue, South on 2nd Avenue, and ending at Powers Park. Immediately following the conclusion of the parade, there will be a ceremony at Powers Park to honor our fallen veterans. Soon after, there will be a community celebration at Forty-One Sports Bar & Grill
Mayor Carmella Mantello expressed her excitement for the upcoming Memorial Day Parad saying, “I am thrilled to announce that the Memorial Day Parade will continue this year and thanks to the folks on our Memorial Day Parade Committee for partnering with us at City Hall to create another successful and memorable parade. While this is a day to enjoy, smile, and have fun – it is also a day of reflection. Our veterans, past and present have sacrificed so much so that we all may live safe and free. That is not lost upon me as this event begins to take shape once again. I am looking forward to seeing a big crowd and a big celebration!”
PJ Higgitt, a retired Sergeant Major of the United States Army said, "The City of Troy has sacrificed sons and daughters in every major conflict involving the United States. Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage has ensured that we live in the freest and most democratic nation in the world. The Troy Parade and Memorial Day ceremonies serve as a small token of our gratitude, reminding us of the sacrifices made by our fallen heroes and their families for the City of Troy and the United States of America."
Andrea Fairhurst, President of the Lansingburgh School Board of Education said, “Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The Troy Memorial Day Parade, now in its second year since returning, is a meaningful way to pay tribute to their legacy while uniting friends, families, and neighbors. The parade committee is proud to help continue this tradition, reminding us of the importance of service, sacrifice, and remembrance.”
The City of Troy is currently accepting applications for organizations wishing to participate in the parade. A fillable application form can be found here on the City of Troy’s website Troy 2025 Memorial Day Parade. In addition to the application form there is also a set of participant rules that coincide with the application. You will also find a map that tracks the route of the parade so that spectators can plan on where they would like to watch the parade from. Participant applications are due by Monday, May 19th, 2025. Applications can be emailed to Alex.Horton@troyny.gov with the subject line “Memorial Day Parade” or they can be delivered in person to the Mayor’s Office at 433 River Street, Troy, NY 12180 (5th floor). If you have any questions, please call City Hall at (518) 279 -7156.
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