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in the community
A grand old Flag Day Parade in Sunnyside
Continuing an annual tradition of celebrating
Old Glory in Queens, hundreds
marched in the Sunnyside Flag Day
Parade on June 9.
Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of
Glendale, the red, white and blue spectacle
took place along Greenpoint Avenue from
39th Avenue to the Veterans Memorial
Square at Sabba Park, located at the corner
of Queens Boulevard and 49th Street.
Th e festivities concluded there with a
memorial service honoring those who
fought and died in defense of the country.
Flag Day is celebrated in the United
States on June 14; the holiday recognizes
the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as
our nation’s colors.
Photos by Walter Karling
View along Greenpoint Avenue at parade outset.
Grand Marshal Sherilyn Jo Sabba
with her son Brody Sabba greet
the spectators.
Michael Grimes, the Director of the IS 125 and PS 199 Mixed
Chorus, led the students in a medley of patriotic songs with . . .
Spectator Paula Lee with her pet
dogs Lucky (top) and Lulu (bottom)
The New York Naval Cadet Corp contingent crosses Queens
Boulevard.
A novel fl agstaff for Old Glory.
“Amazing Grace” performed by the County Armagh Bag Pipe Band.
Queens elementary school PS199 concluded the line of march.
Despite losing a leg in a motorcycle accident,
Murray Levy proudly marched the length of
the parade.
Past Sunnyside Kiwanis Club President Dr. Gerald Lederman looks on as the current
President Peter Ross, Jr. welcomes the marchers to Veterans Memorial Square for the ceremony.
To his side: State Senator Michael Gianaris, NYC Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer,
and NYS Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan.