17 May Small Towns – BIG EVENTS! Experience The Ticonderoga Area This Memorial Day Weekend!
Experience the Ticonderoga Area this Memorial Day Weekend with multiple celebrations, events, and family focused opportunities in Hague, Crown Point, and Ticonderoga, NY located within the Adirondacks. Small Towns – Big Events!
Friday, May 24th – Monday, May 27th
Fort Ticonderoga Memorial Day Weekend Celebration: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Join Fort Ticonderoga and honor fallen armed service men and women of the United States. Throughout the weekend, witness the labor of liberty as soldiers from the Continental Army bring to life America’s defining story through military drill, historic trades, and fatigue duties. On Saturday and Sunday, enjoy narrated boat tours aboard the Carillon and sail the same shores of Lake Champlain that American sailors did in 1777. On Monday, join us to remember the sacrifices of American Soldiers during a patriotic ceremony at 11:00 am. A full line-up of activities and programs offered throughout the weekend include daily tours in the fort, King’s Garden, and museum exhibition spaces; historic trades programs; ongoing soldiers’ life programs; weapons demonstrations; the Mount Defiance experience; and the Battlefield hiking trail. www.fortticonderoga.org or 518-585-2821
Friday, May 24th – Monday, May 27th
Silver Bay YMCA Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
Memorial Day Weekend (Eaglepalooza) is open to all! During this weekend Silver Bay invites both Military families and civilians to come together to celebrate our veterans with a visit from Lee Woodruff, custom programming, lectures, a BBQ picnic lunch, ice cream socials, live entertainment, field days, and so much more. Contact Silver Bay to make reservations or book accommodations. www.silverbay.org or 518-543-8833
Saturday, May 25th
Hague Memorial Day Celebration – Parade & FunFest: Hague, NY
Sponsored By the Hague Senior Citizens’ Club & the Town of Hague 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: FunFest – Hague Town Park, Route 9N
Mike’s Karaoke from 10 AM to 12:30 pm. Cambridge Band Live Concert at 12:30 PM, UpYonda Farms, Penelope The Clown, Crafters, Jewelry, Spices, White Elephant, Games For The Family, Bouncy House, Food by the local Fish & Game Club, & Much More.
2:00 PM: Parade – Route 8 to Hague Town Park on Route 9N
Bands, Floats, Clowns, Classic Cars, & More. Prizes For: Best in Parade, Most Creative, Most Patriotic, Best Adirondack, Most Humorous, Best Youth, and Honorable Mention Adult & Youth. Winners to be announced at Memorial Service.
After Parade: Memorial Dedication Service Honoring All Military.
Speakers will be Dr. John C. McDonald, JR – Ticonderoga School District Superintendent
Ticonderoga Drive Thru Elks Lodge Chicken BBQ: Elks Parking Lot
Starting at 11:30 AM Until Gone
1/2 Chicken, Baked Potato, Cole Slaw, Roll, & Butter for $12.00.
Support Lodge #1494 & Their Charitable Programs.
Sunday, May 26th
Crown Point Memorial Day Celebration: Crown Point, NY
9:30 AM: Ecumenical Church Service, steps of the Congregation Church
12:00 PM: Park Opens with Amusements, Rides, Food, and Vendors (ride bracelet day)
12:00 – 5:00 PM: Penelope the Clown, Sponsored by Ticonderoga Federal Credit Union
1:00 – 4:00 PM: Big Truck Show
2:00 – 5:00 PM: Loose Monkeys (variety of music)
6:00 – 9:00 PM: North Country Travelers, Live Band and local favorite (traditional country)
Dusk: Grand Fireworks display over the park (Veterans Park)
Monday, May 27th
Crown Point Memorial Day Celebration: Crown Point, NY
9:00 AM -12:00 PM: Solemn Cemetery Tour
1:00 PM: Park Opens with Amusements, Rides, Food, and Vendors
1:00 – 5:00 PM: Penelope the Clown
2:00 PM: 151st Annual Memorial Day Parade on Main Street
“American Legion, Celebrating 100 Years”
4:00 – 6:00 PM: Grit-N-Whiskey, Live Band (today’s country)
6:00 PM: Park Closes
Visit the Crown Point Memorial Day facebook page to stay up to date on event details. Most events in Crown Point will take place in the Town of Crown Point Park.
For more information, business directory, or calendar of events contact the TACC at 518-585-6619 or via email at chamberinfo@ticonderogany.com. You can also visit www.ticonderogany.com or the TACC facebook page.