The committee for the Old Forge Memorial Day Celebration would like to send out a big Thank You to all who helped make the weekend a resounding success! Continue reading
Old Forge Memorial Day Committee says thanks for great weekend
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Old Forge: New & traditional events fill Memorial Day Weekend
By Marianne Christy
The streets of Old Forge were flooded with activity during the inaugural Red, White and Blue “Spring Into Summer” family festival held over Memorial Day Weekend.
Photos by Gina Greco & Michele deCamp
Old Forge Weekend: ‘Spring Into Summer’ family fest runs May 22–25; Memorial Day ceremony to honor nation’s Veterans
By Mike Farmer
Old Forge will host the inaugural Red, White and Blue “Spring Into Summer” family festival Memorial Day Weekend, May 22 through 25.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be filled with activities and entertainment for the entire family, while Monday will be the traditional observance of fallen veterans.
A local committee has partnered with the Town of Webb and the Central Adirondack Association to build a blockbuster weekend festival. Continue reading
Local Veteran…
…Charlie Kiefer of Old Forge is greeted by his granddaughter Kelsey Kiefer in this Memorial Day file photo taken by Michele deCamp in 2013. This year’s parade starts at the Town of Webb school at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 25 in Old Forge.
Inlet Legion Post to conduct wreath laying ceremonies
The American Legion Leonard-Mick-Roberts Post #1402 will hold its Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony on Monday, May 25 at 9 a.m. in front of the Inlet Town Hall.
All are invited to take a few moments from their day to honor those who have fought for our country.
A similar ceremony will be performed by Post #1402 in front of the Raquette Lake Library at 10 a.m.
They will also travel to Indian Lake to march in the Hamilton County Parade at 2 p.m.
Maj. Gen. Russell J. Czerw: Legion Post 893 announces its Memorial Day Guest Speaker
Bill Ransom, Commander of Old Forge American Legion Post 893, has announced that Major General Russell J. Czerw will be the guest speaker at the annual Memorial Day Ceremony that will be held on Monday, May 25. Continue reading
Webb announces expanded event line-up for upcoming Memorial Day weekend
By Marianne Christy
Visitors to the Old Forge area will have the opportunity to enjoy a number of indoor and outdoor events over Memorial Day weekend as Town of Webb Publicity Director Mike Farmer announces the inaugural, Red, White & Blue: Spring into Summer Celebration.
The four-day celebration on Friday through Monday, May 22 to 25 will feature the annual town-wide garage sale, an Art Walk, musical performances, a Zoo Mobile, a children’s fishing derby, in-store specials and sidewalk sales and more on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Continue reading