WHO WE ARE
We’re a group of mostly local volunteers who conduct the largest Memorial Day parade in the country. We encourage you to get in the spirit of this uniquely American tradition. Join us as a volunteer at one of our many activities, and especially on parade day.
We look forward to seeing you.
Tom Carty, Chair
Tom is originally from Columbus, Ohio and is an Army veteran who served in the Third United States Infantry (The Old Guard) for six years.
While with The Old Guard, Sergeant Carty was a member of The Continental Color Guard and participated in the Inauguration of President Bill Clinton, the Funeral of President Richard Nixon, and the 50th Anniversary ceremonies commemorating of the D-Day invasion at Omaha Beach. After leaving active duty, Tom served three years in the New York Army National Guard.
For the past nineteen years, he has worked as a teacher, assistant principal, and is currently a principal with the New York City Department of Education. Tom lives in a historic section of Douglaston with his wife Elizabeth Macaluso-Carty and their two daughters, Jacqueline and Elizabeth.
Frank Pellegrino, Treasurer
Carolyn Karoff, Secretary
DIRECTORS
Alfred Amadio
Pam Moran Brady
Carole Cox
Sebastian D'Agostino
James Flaherty
Charles Manna
Mary O'Byrne
Bob Sweeney
Pia Thompson Webmaster
Mike Zgaljardic
BOARD OF ADVISORS
-Terrance Holliday, Col. USAF (Retired)
Carl Mattone, President Mattone Group
INTERACTIVE PARADE MAP
The map shows assembly areas and notable parade locations.
Hold down the CTRL key and scroll down/up to zoom in or out.
Left click and hold to drag the map
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The icon in the upper left hand corner opens a menu of locations.