STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Memorial Day is a holiday on which the nation honors those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. In some cases, that appreciation comes in the form of patriotic parades, which can result in road closures. This is the case for this weekend in New York City, as many of these processions are taking place.

But highs only in the 50s have been common over the past week, more suited to a day in March. Combined with an unrelenting amount of rain and drizzle, many New Yorkers have been f

It is because of these brave men and women that we can cherish the most precious gift we have: our freedom,” Adams said.

Get ready for some long trips. AAA predicts that during peak congestion time for the New York region on Monday, a trip from the Jersey Shore to New York City via the Garden State Parkway would take an expected 2 hours and 24 minutes — 92% longer than last year.

A Memorial Day service at the Cicero Cemetery, 8554 Brewerton Road precedes the parade at 10:30 a.m. Parade will begin at 11 a.m. at Brewerton Road and end at the American Legion on Legionnaire Drive. There will be a memorial service at the Legion monument followed by a lunch.

The parade begins Saturday May 24th 10AM at Lonergan Park and ends at Veterans Memorial Park, where VFW Post 7290 will hold a memorial service. There is also a family festival and a 100th anniversary celebration. Also a Memorial Day Ceremony at Howlett Hill Cemetery, Howlett Hill Road happens Sunday May 25th 10AM.

The National Weather Service forecasts mixed weather for New York boroughs, including showers and high rip current risk along the southeast coast, with sunny spells expected by Memorial Day.