Memorial Day Weekend in Sullivan County: Parades, Lake Days & Catskills Adventures
Memorial Day weekend in Sullivan County is the unofficial start of summer in the Catskills. Farmers markets, lakeside afternoons, small-town parades, live music, scenic hikes, and cozy meals after a day outdoors. Whether you’re visiting for a long weekend getaway or planning a last-minute escape, there’s no shortage of ways to spend the holiday weekend across the Sullivan Catskills.
Memorial Day Weekend Events & Ceremonies
Across Sullivan County, communities will gather throughout Memorial Day weekend to honor veterans and military families with ceremonies, parades, wreath layings, and local traditions.
Sunday, May 24
Roscoe
2:00 pm — The Beaverkill Valley Fire Department will host a Chicken Barbecue.
Tusten–Highland–Lumberland
The Tusten-Highland-Lumberland VFW Post 6427 will hold cemetery ceremonies honoring deceased veterans:
11:00 am — Lava Cemetery
11:30 am — St. Francis Cemetery
11:45 am — Glen Cove Cemetery
2:00 pm — Ceremony at the Old Tusten Church, Town of Tusten
Monday, May 25
Barryville
9:00 am — Sylvan Liebla American Legion Post 1363 Memorial Service at Barryville Cemetery on Mail Road.
Bethel
11:00 am — Memorial Day Service hosted by SGT Andrew Brucher-Bailey-Richman VFW Post 5499 at Veterans Park across from the Kauneonga Lake Fire House. Guest speaker: The Honorable James R. Farrell, Sullivan County Court Judge.
County Service – Liberty
1:00 pm — Sullivan County Veterans Service Agency Memorial Day Service and Wreath Laying Ceremony at Sullivan County Veterans Cemetery, 181 Sunset Lake Road.
Eldred
8:45 am — Memorial Service hosted by Sylvan Liebla American Legion Post 1363 at Eldred Cemetery.
Fremont Center
9:30 am — 142nd Annual Memorial Service at Veteran’s Park hosted by Allan Milk Memorial VFW Post 7276 and H. Russell Kenyon VFW Post 5808.
10:00 am — Parade from Fremont Town Hall Veterans Monument down County Route 94 ending at Hankins Fremont Firehouse.
10:45 am — Flag Folding Ceremony with guest speaker and awards.
Liberty
10:30 am — Memorial Day Parade on Main Street hosted by the Town of Liberty and Corporal Russell Sprague VFW Post 109, concluding with a ceremony at Liberty Veterans Cemetery.
Livingston Manor
10:00 am — Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by the Livingston Manor Fire Department at 93 Main Street.
Long Eddy
1:00 pm — Memorial Service at Long Eddy Cemetery hosted by Allan Milk Memorial VFW Post 7276, followed by refreshments at St. Patrick Church.
Lumberland
9:30 am — Memorial Service at the cemetery hosted by Sylvan Liebla American Legion Post 1363.
10:00 am — Memorial Day commemoration at Lumberland Town Hall, 1054 Proctor Road, Glen Spey. Free and open to the public with refreshments available.
Mamakating
9:00 am — Dedication and Memorial Service at Summitville Fire Department and Monument hosted by Edward M. Maier Memorial VFW Post 4947.
10:30 am — Memorial Day Service at Bloomingburg Cemetery.
1:00 pm — Wurtsboro Memorial Day Parade (lineup begins at 12:30 pm).
Monticello
10:00 am — Sullivan Central Rotary Club Flags for Heroes Ceremony at the Government Center.
Neversink
11:00 am — Flag Exchange Ceremony at Grahamsville Rural Cemetery honoring Vietnam Army Veteran and Purple Heart recipient James K. Richardson, featuring local Scouts and veterans.
Roscoe
10:00 am — Floyd Keener American Legion Post 315 Memorial Day Parade.
11:00 am — Memorial Day Ceremony following the parade at the Roscoe-Rockland Firehouse.
Tusten–Highland–Lumberland
1:00 pm — Joint Memorial Day Services at Heroes Park in Eldred hosted by Tusten-Highland-Lumberland VFW Post 6427 and Sylvan Liebla American Legion Post 1363.
Woodridge
3:00 pm — Annual Memorial Day Service hosted by the Woodridge Fire Department at 2 Green Avenue, including a march to the Village Veteran’s Memorial and wreath laying ceremony followed by refreshments.
Wurtsboro
1:00 pm — 2025 Memorial Day Parade hosted by American Legion Post 1266 and Edward M. Maier Memorial VFW Post 4947. Refreshments and ice cream to follow at the Wurtsboro Fire House.
Spend the Weekend Outdoors
Late May is one of the best times to experience Sullivan County’s natural beauty. The weather is perfect for hiking, kayaking, fishing, and scenic drives through the Catskills.
Spend the afternoon browsing local farm stands, enjoying waterfront views, or exploring scenic trails before heading back for a cozy evening around the fire pit.
For a memorable adventure, rail biking through the mountains, antiquing in Livingston Manor, or exploring the river towns of Narrowsburg and Callicoon make perfect additions to a long weekend itinerary.
Live Music, Markets & Local Favorites
Memorial Day weekend also marks the start of the busy summer season across the county, with live music, local markets, breweries, restaurants, and seasonal attractions reopening for summer visitors.
Some favorite ways to spend the weekend include:
Farmers markets and roadside stands
Brewery and cider tastings
Lakeside dining
Kayaking and canoe rentals
Vintage shopping and antiquing
Scenic drives through the Catskills backroads
Outdoor concerts and community gatherings
A Cozy Catskills Memorial Day Getaway
Whether your perfect holiday weekend looks like attending a hometown parade, spending the afternoon by the lake, hiking mountain trails, or relaxing at a cabin tucked into the woods, Memorial Day weekend is one of the most special times to experience Sullivan County.
From meaningful community traditions to slow mornings and summer adventures, the Sullivan Catskills truly come alive this time of year — making it the perfect place for a long weekend escape with Casskell Stays.
