Bellmore's Memorial Day parade remembers the fallen

The streets of Bellmore were abuzz for the annual Memorial Day parade on May 29, honoring fallen members of the United States Armed Forces, who made the ultimate sacrifice in war.

The parade began at the North Bellmore Public Library, where around 10 a.m., it departed south on Bellmore Avenue, before turning and ending at the Bellmore Veterans Memorial at Bedford Avenue and Broadway.

Along the streets of Bellmore, veteran organizations and members of the community donning red, white and blue spirit wear, celebrated the holiday, and paid tribute to those who have died.

Dozens of Bellmore-based organizations, including the Bellmore and North Bellmore Fire Departments, the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores, and several veteran organizations, including the VFW and American Legion, took part in the day’s festivities.

School bands from area districts marched along the streets as well, playing patriotic tunes.

A short ceremony and a presentation of wreathes followed the parade at the Bellmore Veterans Memorial off Bedford Avenue, near the Long Island Rail Road station.