If you’re looking for something to do for Memorial Day, there are plenty of ways to celebrate in the Binghamton area.
The holiday, which always falls on the last Monday in May and will be celebrated on May 25 this year, is dedicated to honoring fallen soldiers and dates back to the 1800s when it was formerly known as Decoration Day. Every year, the U.S. celebrates nationwide with parades, events and services in honor of the armed forces.
Here’s a list of some of the local Memorial Day events planned in the community.
Memorial Day parades in the Binghamton area
Town of Binghamton
Village of Endicott
Village of Owego
Village of Whitney Point
Memorial Day services in the Binghamton area
Village of Endicott
A Memorial Day service will be held at 11 a.m. on May 25 at at Veterans Memorial Park in Endicott.
Village of Owego
There will be a Memorial Day service held at the Tioga County Veterans Memorial at the Courthouse Square immediately following the parade on May 25.
(This report will be updated as more information becomes available.)
This article originally appeared on Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin: 2026 Memorial Day parades, services in the Binghamton area
Reporting by Jillian McCarthy, Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin / Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin
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