Memorial Day Parade
When and Where
When:
May 25, 2026
Timeline:
10:30 am — 1:00 pm
Location: Step-off at 76th Street & 3rd Avenue, Bay Ridge
Troop 23 Service Contribution
Ryan & Chipmunks Patrol
1 scoutsMenacing Monkeys Patrol
1 scoutsAdditional Participants
6 totalMarching in the 159th Kings County Memorial Day Parade 🇺🇸
Troop 23 marches with pride and purpose in the 159th Annual Kings County Memorial Day Parade — the longest continually running Memorial Day parade in the United States, stepping off in Bay Ridge since 1867.
This is not just another event on the calendar. Memorial Day is a federal holiday with deep meaning, honoring the U.S. service members who gave their lives in the line of duty. Our participation reflects respect, gratitude, and duty — and we expect every Scout in the Troop to be there in full force.
Parade Details
Date: Monday, May 25, 2026 (Memorial Day)
Step-off location: 76th Street & 3rd Avenue, Bay Ridge
Parade begins: 11:00 am sharp
Troop arrival time: No later than 10:30 am
Ends with: A solemn memorial ceremony at John Paul Jones / Cannonball Park (101st Street & 4th Avenue / Shore Road)
Uniform: Full Class A — shirt, pants, neckerchief, and merit badge sash if earned
Attendance: Mandatory for all Scouts. If a Scout absolutely cannot attend, they must notify their PL, SPL, and ASPL in advance.
Step-off: 76th Street & 3rd Avenue
We assemble at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 76th Street in Bay Ridge. Look for the Troop 23 colors and the Scoutmaster at the formation area — be in position no later than 10:30 am so we step off with the column at 11:00 am sharp.
The route runs south down 3rd Avenue through Bay Ridge and ends with the memorial ceremony at John Paul Jones / Cannonball Park (101st Street & 4th Avenue / Shore Road). Families and friends are warmly invited to line the route and to join us at the closing ceremony.
About the Parade
A Memorial Day parade is an annual tradition in cities across the nation to honor fallen war veterans. The tradition was started on May 30, 1868, and has been observed every year since. The Kings County Memorial Day Parade in Bay Ridge dates back to 1867 — predating the national holiday itself — and is considered the oldest continually running Memorial Day parade in the United States.
For more information, visit the official Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade website. You can also see how the Troop participated in last year's parade.
Advancement Goals
rank-scout-1f — Scout rank: participate in a Scout-led service / patriotic activity
rank-tenderfoot-7a — Tenderfoot: participate in an approved service project (parade participation in uniform; confirm with Scoutmaster whether counted)
rank-second-class-3b — Second Class: participate in an approved service project (1 hour)
rank-first-class-7a — First Class: participate in an approved service project
mb-citizenship-in-the-community — Citizenship in the Community: attend a civic or patriotic event in your community (MB requirement — confirm exact req number when attaching)
mb-citizenship-in-the-nation — Citizenship in the Nation: attend a flag ceremony / observe a national holiday with civic meaning (MB requirement — confirm exact req number when attaching)
Last updated on May 23, 2026