Memorial Day 2025 Tribute at Intrepid Museum and Bay Ridge Parade

Intrepid Museum Memorial Day Ceremony

• 🇺🇸 The Intrepid Museum hosted its annual Memorial Day ceremony to honor fallen heroes.
• 🕯️ The solemn service included city officials, military members, and families gathering to remember the fallen.
• 🌊 Four wreaths were placed in the Hudson River to honor those who died in service.
• 🇺🇸 A 100 ft American flag was unfurled, accompanied by a three-volley rifle salute and the playing of Taps.
• ✈️ A Navy fighter jet flyover added to the tributes.
• 🗣️ Mayor Eric Adams emphasized the importance of remembering sacrifices and the earned nature of peace through strength.
• 🤝 Guests participated in free military demonstrations by the US Army, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.

Bay Ridge Memorial Day Parade

• 🚶‍♀️ Crowds gathered in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, for the 158th Memorial Day parade.
• 🎗️ Veterans, families, and the community reflected and honored fallen service members.
• 📍 The parade started at 11 AM on 3rd Avenue and 78th Street, proceeding to Marine Avenue and up to 4th Avenue.
• 🎖️ Major General Chris Bellinger, with 35 years of military service, served as the Grand Marshal.
• 🏞️ A memorial service was held at John Paul Jones Park following the parade.

Arlington National Cemetery Ceremony

• 🏛️ President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth participated in the traditional Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
• 🕊️ The president, joined by top officials, placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
• 🎤 President Trump began delivering remarks at the cemetery.