East Hampton’s Memorial Day observance traditionally includes a Lost at Sea ceremony at Main Beach followed by a parade through the Village.
May 31, 2027
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At a glance
Date
Memorial Day, May 31, 2027
Time
Sea ceremony around 9 a.m.; parade around 10 a.m.
Location
Main Beach and East Hampton Village · East Hampton, NY 11937
Admission
Free
Three-year record
Recent history is more useful than an unsupported guess. Cancellations, venue changes and unannounced dates remain visible rather than being rewritten as if they never happened.
| Year | Date, time and location | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | May 27; Lost at Sea ceremony 9 a.m.; parade 10 a.m. to Hook Mill green. | held | 2024 source |
| 2025 | May 26; sea ceremony 9 a.m.; parade 10 a.m. to Windmill Green. | held | 2025 source |
| 2026 | May 25, 10–11 a.m.; Main Street parade held. | held | 2026 source |
Planning notes
The beach ceremony and Village parade are separate parts of the observance.
Confirm the parade assembly point because route descriptions shifted slightly.
Expect short road closures on Main Street and near the memorial greens.
What changed
The date follows Memorial Day, the last Monday in May.
The traditional sequence places the sea ceremony before the Village parade.
Source standard
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