Maspeth Memorial Day Parade honors those who served and sacrificed

USO singers perform for the paradegoers.

From left to right, Assemblymember Brian Barnwell, Councilmember Robert Holden, Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer and Maryanna Zero, the president of the United Veterans and Fraternal Organizations of Maspeth.

Paradegoers wave their American flags.

Grand Marshals share a light-hearted moment before the parade kick-off. Director of the Self-Help Maspeth Senior Center Maria Dixon (left) and World War II veteran Stephen Marrone.

Members of the Vietnam Veterans of America Queens Chapter #32.

By Walter Karling

The 33rd Annual Maspeth Memorial Day Parade proceeded along Grand Avenue on Sunday, attracting local leaders and everyday citizens to honor the men and women who served and sacrificed for the United States.

The parade began at Walter Garlinge Memorial Park on 72nd Street and ended at Maspeth Memorial Park at 69th Street.  

Assemblymember Brian Barnwell, Councilmember Robert Holden and Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer attended the event, along with military veterans and thousands of local residents who paid their respects to fallen soldiers.

Eagle photos by Walter Karling