Memorial Day is May 27. Here are the parades, services planned in Dutchess County

Memorial Day is a national holiday to honor those who have given their lives in service to their country.

In Dutchess County, municipalities are gathering residents, veterans and their families at ceremonies and parades in May in remembrance of the courageous men and women who died serving in the United States military.

See the list below, ordered by date and time, to find when a Memorial Day event is occurring near you. Memorial Day will be observed Monday, May 27.

Memorial Day community observations in Dutchess County

Hopewell Junction: Wednesday, May 22 at 7:30 a.m.

John Jay High School students, staff and American Legion Post #1758 are hosting a ceremony at the John Jay High School flagpole. For more information, contact Jim Reynolds at 845-221-7273.

Village of Rhinebeck: Sunday, May 26 at 11 a.m.

Rhinebeck Reformed Church is hosting a ceremony at 6368 Mill St. For more information, contact the church at 845-876-3727.

Town of Milan: Sunday, May 26 at 12 p.m.

The Town of Milan Veterans Committee will be hosting a parade at the Milan Town Hall, located at 20 Wilcox Circle. For more information, contact Victoria LoBrutto at victorialobrutto@gmail.com.

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City of Poughkeepsie: Sunday, May 26 at 3 p.m.

There will be a ceremony at the Solider and Sailor Foundation on South Avenue, hosted by the City of Poughkeepsie and American Legion Lafayette Post #37. For more information, contact Nate Grant at 845-249-9599.

Staatsburg: Monday, May 27 at 8 a.m.

Community volunteers will be hosting a ceremony at Dinsmore Park on Old Post Road in the Hamlet of Staatsburg. For more information, contact Bob Linville at 845-551-9138.

Rhinecliff: Monday, May 27 at 9 a.m.

American Legion Post #429 is hosting a ceremony at the center of town. For more information, contact Johnny Spencer at 845-876-4429.

Town of Stanford: Monday May 27 at 9 a.m.

There will be a parade and ceremony hosted by American Legion Post #1793, Stanford Historical Society and the Fire Department from Stanford Grange Hall to Bangall Monument on Hunns Lake Road. For more information, contact Charlie Shaw at 845-868-7457.

Union Vale: Monday, May 27 at 9:30 a.m.

The Union Vale Fire Company will be hosting a ceremony at Firefighter Park, across from Union Vale Fire Station on Route 82. For more information, contact Kathy Welsh at 845-762-2940.

East Fishkill: Monday, May 27 at 9:45 a.m.

American Legion Post #1758 and the Town of East Fishkill are hosting a parade and ceremony at East Fishkill Memorial Park on Route 82 and Beekman Road. For more information, contact Gina Grippo at 845-221-4303 or James Reynolds at 845-221-7273.

Red Hook: Monday, May 27 at 10 a.m.

Red Hook Veterans of Foreign Wars #7765 are hosting a parade and ceremony from Red Hook High School to Memorial Square Park. For more information, contact William C. Moore at 845-758-8175 or wmoore@hvc.rr.com.

Town of Beekman: Monday, May 27 at 10 a.m.

There will be a parade and ceremony hosted by the Town of Beekman located at the Town Hall and Fire House. For more information, contact Laureen Abbatantuono at 845-724-5300 ext. 221 or townclerk@townofbeekmanny.us.

Town of Hyde Park: Monday, May 27 at 10 a.m.

From 10 a.m. to noon, the Hyde Park Recreation Department and American Legion Post #1303 are hosting a parade and ceremony at the Hyde Park Town Hall and the Hyde Park War Memorial. For more information, contact Morgan Sacerdote at 845-229-8086 or Michael Athanas at 845-233-4371.

Town of North East & Village of Millerton: Monday, May 27 at 10 a.m.

The Millerton American Legion Post #178 is hosting a parade and ceremony from Millerton Fire House to Veterans Park on Main Street. For more information, contact Sean Klay at 518-929-3624 or sean@legionpost178.org.

Village of Tivoli: Monday, May 27 at 10 a.m.

A ceremony hosted by the Harris Smith American Legion Post #524 will occur at the Red Church on Route 9G. For more information, contact Harold Ramsey at 845-453-7403.

Rhinebeck: Monday, May 27 at 10:30 a.m.

There will be a parade at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds hosted by the American Legion Post #429. For more information, contact Johnny Spencer at 845-876-4429.

Town of Pine Plains: Monday, May 27 at 10:30 a.m.

American Legion Post #426 and Pine Plains Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5519 are hosting a parade and ceremony from the Pine Plains Firehouse to Town Clock Memorial to Evergreen Cemetery. For more information, contact Marie Stewart at 845-546-7349.

Amenia: Monday, May 27 at 11 a.m.

The Town of Amenia and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5444 are hosting a ceremony at the Fountain Square War Memorial, located at 4958 Route 22. For more information, contact Vicki Doyle at 845-489-7826 or vdoyle@ameniany.gov.

Beacon: Monday, May 27 at 11 a.m.

The Beacon American Legion Post #203 are hosting a ceremony at 413 Main St. For more information, contact Harold Delamater at 845-337-6509.

Millbrook: Monday, May 27 at 11 a.m.

The Millbrook Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #9008 are hosting a parade and ceremony at Franklin Avenue and Tribute Garden Park. For more information, contact Jeff Moseman at 845-505-4336.

Pleasant Valley: Monday, May 27 at 11 a.m.

The Pleasant Valley and the Millbrook American Legion Post #739 are hosting a ceremony at the Pleasant Valley Mill site on Main Street. For more information, contact Ross Hartlip at 914-489-1164.

Poughkeepsie: Monday, May 27 at 11 a.m.

Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino and Dutchess County Division of Veterans Services are hosting a ceremony at the Dutchess County War Memorial on the corner of Raymond Avenue and Main Street. For more information, contact the Dutchess County Division of Veterans Services at 845-486-2060.

Town of LaGrange: Monday, May 27 at 11 a.m.

The Town of Lagrange is hosting a ceremony at 120 Stringham Road. For more information, contact Christine O’Reilly-Rao at 845-625-4828.

Village of Wappingers Falls: Monday, May 27 at 11 a.m.

American Legion Post #427 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5913 are hosting a ceremony at Mesier Park. For more information, contact Raymond C. Chase Jr. at 845-297-2943.

Village of Fishkill: Monday, May 27 at 1 p.m.

The Village of Fishkill is hosting a parade and ceremony from Church Street to Main Street and Broad Street. For more information, contact Julie Spann at 845-896-9215 or 914-456-5120.

Town of Wappinger: Monday, May 27 at 2 p.m.

The Town of Wappinger is hosting a ceremony at Schlathaus Park, on corner of Myers Corners and All Angels Hill Road. For more information, contact Jessica Fulton at 845-297-0720.

This article originally appeared on Poughkeepsie Journal: Memorial Day weekend in Dutchess County, NY: Parades, services planned