Memorial Day events planned in Corning, Painted Post, Bath. How to pay tribute

Corning's annual Memorial Day ceremony to honor servicemen and women will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Veterans Memorial Park, off Park Avenue.

Brian Francis, commander of the Corning American Legion, said the event allows people to honor veterans this day and every day.

“It will be a great event to honor those who supported our nation,” Francis said.

Memorial Day honors all military members who died serving in the U.S. armed forces. The holiday always falls on the last Monday of May.

The National Weather Service's early forecast for the holiday in the Corning area calls for showers and possibly a thunderstorm. The Weather Service estimates a 70% chance of rain in the early forecast. Temperatures will be pleasant, though, with a high near 78 degrees.

Here are other Memorial Day events in the area.

Painted Post Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

The annual Painted Post Fire Department Annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the fire station.

Kids are loaded on fire trucks at 9:45 a.m. and the parade starts shortly after at 10 a.m., officials said. Highlights include patriotic tributes, a fallen hero memorial, and a community celebration.

Guests can stay after the event for refreshments and camaraderie will be shared as people come together to honor our heroes and celebrate their legacy.

Memorial Day Ceremony at the Bath National Cemetery

A public Memorial Day commemoration ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Bath VA National Cemetery.

Guy T. Kiyokawa, VA assistant secretary, will be the keynote speaker at the event, that will include local high school bands, laying the wreath and playing taps.

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Elmira Memorial Day Parade

The City of Elmira's annual Memorial Day Parade will take a new route this year.

The parade route will now start at Park Place heading north, take a left onto Washington Avenue heading west down to Davis Street, and take a right onto Davis Street heading north all the way to the Cemetery Entrance off Davis Street.

The change is due to ongoing construction work on College Avenue between Washington Avenue and Roe Avenue.

This article originally appeared on The Leader: Memorial Day events are planned in Corning, Painted Post, Bath