Memorial Day Parades and More on Fire Island and the South Shore 

Memorial Day OB Village Green 2023
Memorial Day observances on the Ocean Beach Village Green.
Photo by Shoshanna McCollum.
The Ocean Beach Fire Department’s annual blood drive takes place on Saturday, May 24th. Photo Getty Images.

Saturday, May 24

OBFD Memorial Day Weekend Blood Drive

The Ocean Beach Fire Department’s annual blood drive will take place at the Community House, 157-164 Bay Walk, Ocean Beach, from noon to 1 p.m. Show your support for the community while spending time with your neighbors. Enjoy refreshments and bring your donor ID card or a form of ID that includes your name and photo.

Weekend of Saturday, May 24
Flynn’s Memorial Day Weekend
The blowout party of the year is back again with three unforgettable days of celebrations at Flynn’s Fire Island, 1 Cayuga Street, Ocean Bay Park. From a Brazilian Carnival on Saturday to a Sunday spectacular, and wrapping up with an appearance from The Warped Tour Band on Monday, there’s plenty of fun on this island. For tickets and more information, visit @flynnsfireisland on Instagram.

Saturday, May 24 & Sunday, May 25
Jones Beach Air Show
The 2025 FourLeaf Air Show will take place at Jones Beach, off Bay Parkway, Wantagh, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., welcoming back the United States Air Force Thunderbirds as headliners along with many other incredible performers. The redesigned FourLeaf Air Show mobile app is back, featuring information, maps, and FAQs. Text “Airshow” to (516) 842-4400 to get started.

Sunday, May 25
Ocean Beach Memorial Day Parade
The Village of Ocean Beach Memorial Day Parade will take place in Ocean Beach, Fire Island, from 11 a.m. to noon. Veterans who have survived wars and military actions gather to honor their fallen comrades and lay a memorial wreath on the Ocean Beach Village Green.

Monday, May 26
Bay Shore-Brightwaters Memorial Day Parade
Bay Shore-Brightwaters will come together to show patriotism at the annual Memorial Day parade, honoring the departed veterans from our local community. The parade will begin at 11 a.m., proceeding down Main Street in Bay Shore. Veteran Service at the Memorial Park at Bay Shore train station will be held at 9:30 a.m.

Monday, May 26 

Farmingdale Village Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony 

Join the community to remember, honor, and salute those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. The annual parade begins at 10 a.m., proceeding south on Main Street and concluding at Village Hall, rain or shine. Following the parade, a ceremony will be held at The Village Green.

Monday, May 26
Babylon Village Memorial Day Parade
American Legion Post #94 hosts the annual Memorial Day Parade in Babylon Village, kicking off at 11 a.m. It will proceed from Foster Boulevard south on Deer Park Avenue, through the business district to Main Street. After turning right onto West Main Street, the parade will continue to the Village Gazebo on Montauk Highway for Memorial Day Services.

Monday, May 26
Patchogue Village Memorial Day Parade
The annual Memorial Day Parade sponsored by the United Veteran’s Organization of Patchogue will take place on Monday, May 26, and starts at 11 a.m.. The parade will head west on Main Street to South Ocean Ave and then south to the American Legion Post.