2025 Line of March and Staging Locations
No commentsMemorial Day Barricade Placement 2025
Barricades will be set up at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, the day before the Memorial Day parade. If you have any questions call the post phone at 516-521-6989. Barricade set up maps can also be found on our website at merrickpost1282.org on Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony -> Line of March.
Barricades provided by town of Hempstead, Highway Department.
25 at monument
25 down in Town
Number of barricades at Merrick Train station by Gazebo at the corner of Merrick Avenue and Broadcast plaza
4 Sunrise Highway
2 Broadcast Plaza and Merrick Avenue
2 by Brooklyn Avenue and Broadcast plaza
2 for entrance into Merrick train station and by Broadcast Plaza
2 by Forman Place and Broadcast Plaza
2 by Forman Place and Brooklyn Avenue
2 by Fisher Avenue
2 by Benson Lane (East of Merrick Avenue)
2 by Oakwood Avenue (west of Merrick Avenue)
4 by the intersection of Smith Street (west and east sides)
1 by Nagel court
25 total
Merrick's Veteran Memorial Park
5 on Anding Avenue and Camp Avenue (on Anding Avenue)
2 on Anding Avenue and Little Whaleneck Road
2 on the corner of Lee Avenue and Little Whaleneck
4 on Merrick Avenue and Lee Avenue
3 on Abbott Avenue and Little Whaleneck Road
4 on Henry Road
2 Veterans Park and Lee Avenue coming off of Merrick Avenue
2 barricades by Veterans Monument (wreaths in between)
24 total
Information on Merrick's Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony 2025
Merrick Post No. 1282, American Legion, again will host the Merrick’s Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2025. Post Members and Veterans are asked to form at Merrick Avenue and Veterans (Broadcast) Plaza at 8:45 a.m. We shall start the parade at 9:30 a.m. and plan to start the ceremony at the Merrick’s Veteran Memorial Park at about 10:45 a.m. We will have cars for those who cannot march. Invites to parade participants have been sent out to Merricks Churches, Synagogues, Schools, Clubs, Organizations, Fire Departments and Politicians.
The parade and ceremony will be held rain or shine!!!
Post staff member, Richard M. Ambrosino, will chair this event.
Robert E. Dishman, Post Commander
Philip L. Williams Memorial Scholarship 2026
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| Philip L. Williams |
Merrick Post No. 1282 will be awarding a Philip L. Williams Memorial Scholarship to a deserving Bellmore/Merrick high school senior who best exemplifies the qualities of Philip L. Williams.
Phil's core values were focused on Strong Morals: Patriotism, Family Values, Community Service and a strong Work Ethic. Phil was an inspiration because he took every opportunity to exhibit and incorporate these morals in his life. He made a difference to his fellow veterans, his co-workers, as well as his family and friends by reminding us to integrate these beliefs into everyday life.