Memorial Day Parade 2025: Full Schedule, Route Map, Road Closures & Best Viewing Spots

Crowds from coast to coast are gearing up for Memorial Day Parade 2025, with fan-favorite routes, military flyovers and patriotic bands all set for Monday, May 26. Below is a city-by-city guide to start times, routes, street closures and live-stream information to help you plan your holiday weekend—and to make sure searchers find exactly what they need fast. National Memorial Day Parade 2025 – Washington, D.C. • Step-off: 2:00 p.m. EDT, rain or shine. • Route: Constitution Avenue NW from 7th Street to 17th Street, passing the National Archives and Washington Monument. • Watch live: The American Veterans Center will stream the march worldwide on YouTube and broadcast partners including ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and The CW. • Closures & transit: Constitution Ave. shuts down at 9 a.m.; use Metro (Archives-Navy Mem’l or Smithsonian exits) and arrive early for security screening. Little Neck–Douglaston Memorial Day Parade – New York City • Step-off: 2:00 p.m. EDT. • Route: Northern Boulevard at Jayson Avenue in Little Neck, heading west toward Douglaston Parkway; grandstand near St. Anastasia Church. • Highlights: One of the nation’s largest hometown parades features Gold Star families, WWII and Iraq-Afghanistan veterans, Scout troops and classic cars. • Road closures: Northern Blvd., Alameda Ave., and adjoining side streets close 12 p.m.–4 p.m.; Long Island Rail Road to Little Neck station is the easiest drop-off. Midwest Spotlight – Greater Cincinnati, Ohio Patriotism runs block-to-block with more than a dozen neighborhood processions: • Blue Ash – 10:15 a.m. from Reed Hartman Hwy & Cooper Rd, ceremony 11:30 a.m. at Towne Square. • Fairfield – 10:00 a.m. from Express Scripts (Winton Rd) to Veterans Memorial Park. • Cheviot – 11:00 a.m. from Bridetown Cemetery to Pioneer Cemetery; new route for 2025. • Colerain Twp. ceremony – 10:00 a.m. at Colerain Veterans Memorial. Full regional list includes Hamilton, West Chester, Loveland and more. Expect rolling closures 30 minutes before each start; Metro bus routes detour accordingly. National Round-Up of Other Major Memorial Day Parades 2025 • Chicago, IL – 12:00 p.m. CST wreath-laying at Daley Plaza followed by parade on State Street. • Dearborn, MI – 9:30 a.m. flyover, procession on Michigan Ave. for the 99th annual march. • Falls Church, VA – 2-mile family-friendly parade 2:00 p.m. starting Little Falls St. & Great Falls St. • Ironton, OH – Nation’s oldest continuous Memorial Day parade (since 1868) steps off 10:00 a.m. on Center St. • Los Angeles, CA – San Fernando Valley’s Canoga Park procession 11:00 a.m.; Hollywood Forever Cemetery hosts an evening remembrance concert. Travel & Safety Tips • Check local DOT apps the night before for confirmed barricade times and parking restrictions. • Pack clear bags; many cities now mirror stadium security rules. • Bring refillable water bottles—hydration stations are common but vendors sell out early. • Weather snapshots: early forecasts call for mid-70s in D.C. and NYC, low-80s inland; pop-up showers possible—keep ponchos handy. How to Watch From Anywhere Search interest for “Memorial Day Parade 2025 live stream” is surging. In addition to the National Parade feed, many municipalities are simulcasting on Facebook Live or local TV apps. Use keywords “[city] Memorial Day live stream” on the morning of May 26 to locate direct links, or enable notifications on city parks & recreation social pages. Why It Matters While the long weekend traditionally kicks off summer, Memorial Day’s core purpose is to honor U.S. service members who gave their lives in defense of the nation. Whether you’re lining Constitution Avenue, Northern Boulevard or your hometown’s Main Street, pausing for the moment of national remembrance at 3 p.m. local time unites communities in gratitude. Plan your route, set your alerts, and get ready to wave the red, white and blue—Memorial Day Parade 2025 promises stirring music, solemn salutes and the unmistakable spirit of American unity.