As families, neighbors and community members lined the streets of Valley Stream, the Memorial Day Parade marched down Rockaway Avenue on Monday, May 25 starting at 9:30 a.m.
This year, the Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen marching band included more than 230 talented musicians. The band, directed by Mr. Soscia, Ms. Shannon, Mr. Panacciulli and Mr. Guidone, proudly marched demonstrating their patriotic pride and school spirit to the delight of enthusiastic onlookers. Both the students who marched and their families had a great time on a beautiful morning.
This was a bittersweet parade, however, since both Mr. Soscia and Mr. Panacciulli will be retiring at the end of the school year. The official parade whistle was passed to Ms. Shannon for next year.
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