Community Pulls Together for Parade

SHARON SPRINGS — This past Memorial Day Sharon Springs held their Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony at 11:00 AM on May 27th, 2024 to a large crowd on a gorgeous weather. 

Originally scheduled and published as a Memorial Day Ceremony only for this year, the Sharon Springs Community was able to pull together to offer the traditional parade as well! This was thanks in part to many volunteers including Sharon Springs Central School students, parents, and teachers, The American Legion, SSCS Band, SSCS Clay Target Team, Girl Scout Troop 2844, and more.

American Legion Post 1269 member, Reverend Thomas Davis gave an inciting speech focused on why Memorial Day is so important.

The Civil War reenactors performed “The Salute to the Dead” and the whole crowd jumped with the musket shots using real gun powder!

During the ceremony, two beautiful wreaths were placed at the monuments by an American Legion Post 1269 member and Post 1269 Auxiliary President, Debbie Cross. This moving Ceremony was performed with reverence and respect.

The SSCS band played patriotic themes like the National Anthem and there was a large crowd for this somber event to honor and remember those brave soldiers who gave their lives in sacrifice to maintain the freedom of our country. 

This was a lovely display of the strong and devoted community in Sharon Springs, NY.