In 1966, Congress and President Lyndon B. Johnson officially designated Waterloo as the “Birthplace of Memorial Day.”
The designation has stood the test of time, and the Seneca County community is preparing for its annual Celebrate Commemorate activities that begin today.
Events run through Monday. Waterloo commemorates Memorial Day on the original date of May 30th.
Overall Events & Exhibits
Waterloo Memorial Day Celebration
The Celebrate/Commemorate Memorial Day Committee hosts many village-wide events and exhibits.
Schedule of Events
EXTRAVA”CAN”ZA 2025 – Sat. May 24 & Sun. May 25
You can help the Waterloo Rotary Club fight hunger locally by joining us in a little friendly competition called EXTRAVA”CAN”ZA …
2025 Henry C. Welles Award
The Henry C. Welles award honors those individuals who “embody the character and commitment of the founder of Memorial Day …
Celebrate Commemorate Parade Saturday May 24th
Waterloo Remembers Click here for Some Suggested Parade Etiquette for those attending the 2024 Parade Parade Co-Chair – Sarah Smolinski …
Fritz Klein as President Abraham Lincoln
Saturday May 24, 1pm – 2pm Oak Island, Pavilion 1 Sunday May 25, 12:15pm – 1:15pm Oak …
Food, Food, Food for Everyone!
At 4pm on Saturday May 25th: Patriot Pizza Eating Contest sponsored by Ciccinos Pizzeria! FOOD CONCESSIONS: Support our Veterans! Buffet …
Illumination and Remembrance Ceremony
The AMERICAN CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL Remembers the fifty-eight men of Waterloo who died in the Civil War (1861-1865) and recognizes …
16th Annual Memorial Day Veteran’s Biker Rally
MONDAY MAY 26th, 2025 16th Annual Memorial Day Veteran’s Biker Rally Sponsored by: Waterloo Container and Sessler Companies Lead by …
The History of Celebrate Commemorate in the Year 2000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlpBoHolgbM Celebrate Commemorate is enjoying its 26th anniversary this year – do you remember how it all got started? Dave …
Kid’s Korner!
(LAFAYETTE PARK – Williams Street) Stop in the Kid’s Korner tent. Get busy and create. It’s fun.As always there will …
The Cornell Cooperative Extension Culinary Tent
“The Culinary tent is a great resource to learn about foods grown and produced locally in Seneca County and the …
The Hit Men
Saturday May 24th 12:00 – 12:20 pm Lafayette Park Stage Come & join us for a great show in LaFayette …
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