Hewlett-Woodmere Parade: patriotic spirit shines despite clouds
The heavy cloud cover and threat of rain did not dampen the patriotic spirit that flowed from the Hewlett-Woodmere Memorial Day Parade on May 27. Memorial Day honors the memory of all military personnel lost their lives in this country’s wars.
Retiring teachers — Al Cardillo and Tom Sugar — served as the parade’s grand marshals that stepped off from the Woodmere firehouse on Irving Place in Woodmere and proceeded along Broadway and ended by Hewlett High School in Hewlett.
Nassau police and auxiliary vehicles led the way with flashing lights and then the grand marshals and school district superintendent, Ralph Marino Jr., right behind them was the high school’s marching band.
The Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools Endowment Fund, Hewett-Lawrence Soccer Club, Cub Scout Pack, 20, Peninsula Kiwanis and Young Israel of Hewlett all took part in the parade.
The color guard was from the Woodmere Fire Department and Hewlett and Woodmere fire department vehicles brought up the rear of the parade.
A post-parade party took place at Hewlett High and included a short marching band performance, the singing of the National Anthem and snacks such as hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, beverages and cupcakes.
— Jeffrey Bessen
