Memorial Day observances

Byron plans Memorial Day events
Byron's Memorial Day parade kicks off at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 30. Line up begins on Terry Street at 10:30 a.m.

Following the parade and memorial service at the cemetery, until 3 p.m. there will be festivities in the park at the Byron Presbyterian Church. The event features music, food, plant sale, children's games and more.

Groups wishing to participate in the parade should contact Ted Paine at 548-7136.

Bergen presents 'War Warrior' weekend events
A historical exhibit saluting all members of the armed services, past and present, will be held Memorial Weekend in Bergen starting on Saturday, May 28.

Activities will be held at the Harford Barn and Livery Stable, Route 19. War veterans will be on hand to share experiences with exhibit visitors. Memorabilia will be on display. A $2 donation per adult is requested. Children will be admitted free. Proceeds will benefit the war veterans and barn project. Events run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday.

For information call 494-1121 extension 5.

Memorial Day parade in Chili
The Memorial Day Parade in Chili will be May 30 hosted by Chili American Legion Post 1830. The parade will start at 8:30 a.m. from Grenell Drive and continue up Chili Avenue to the Veteran's Monument in front of the senior center. There will be a ceremony at the Memorial honoring departed veterans.

Many local groups participate in the parade. The rifle squad from Chili American Legion Post 1830 will be doing an 18-gun salute at the Veteran's Monument and will be going to four local cemeteries to pay tribute to all departed veterans. There will also be a reading of Chili American Legion Post 1830 departed comrades at Post 1830 at 11:15 a.m. Everyone is invited.

Hilton plans Memorial Day parade
The Hilton Memorial Day parade is scheduled for Monday, May 30, starting at 10 a.m. at the Hilton High School.

The parade route will travel west on East Avenue through the village continuing on West Avenue. It will conclude with a memorial service at the Gazebo and Hilton Veterans Memorial on Henry Street.

Ferris Goodridge Post sponsors annual Memorial Day parade
Members of the Ferris Goodridge American Legion Post are getting ready to host their annual Memorial Day Parade. A tradition in the Village of Spencerport for many years, Sergeant at Arms for the American Legion and Parade Coordinator Michael Ammering said the fire department, Boy and Girl Scouts and a pipe band will be in attendance.

Post Historian Bob Bechtold said the parade has been an annual event since 1934. Prior to that, memorial services were held at area churches.

As in the past, the junior high school marching band and the high school concert bands will perform at the park following the parade and Memorial Service ceremony.

"There'll be a rifle salute and "Taps" will be played as part of the ceremony," Ammering said.

The parade will be Monday, May 30 beginning at 9 a.m. Parade line-up begins at 8 a.m. on West Avenue in the Village of Spencerport.

The parade will travel south on Union Street to the Veterans Memorial where there will be a brief ceremony. The parade will then re-form and return to the village.

In the event of rain, the memorial service will be held at the Ferris Goodridge Post located at 691 Trimmer Road near Canal Road.