Fulton Memorial Day Salute 2026 to Celebrate 250 Years of Service

The 43rd annual event will feature a parade, music, fireworks, and more over Memorial Day weekend.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 1:26pm

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A bold, colorful silkscreen print featuring a repeated military dog tag symbol, conceptually representing the sacrifices and service of Fulton's veterans.The annual Fulton Memorial Day Salute celebrates the community's enduring military legacy through a weekend of patriotic festivities.Fulton Today

The 43rd Annual Fulton Memorial Day Salute is set to take place on May 22-23, 2026 at the Fulton Community Center. This year's theme is 'Together We Remember – 250 Years of Service and Sacrifice', honoring the long history of military service in the community. The event will include a Saturday morning parade led by Veteran of the Year Rev. George Reed, a Friday night Watch Fire, food vendors, a 5K run, rides, and a Saturday night headline performance by local band the NoSmo Kings, culminating in fireworks.

Why it matters

The Fulton Memorial Day Salute is a longstanding annual tradition that brings the community together to honor those who have served in the military. As the event celebrates its 43rd year and 250 years of local service and sacrifice, it highlights Fulton's enduring commitment to remembering and supporting its veterans.

The details

The 43rd Annual Fulton Memorial Day Salute will take place on Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the Fulton Community Center. The event will feature the traditional Saturday morning parade, led by this year's grand marshal Veteran of the Year Rev. George Reed. Saturday night's headline musical act will be the local CNY band the NoSmo Kings. Other activities include a Friday night Watch Fire, food vendors, a 5K run, rides by Ontario Amusements, and the event will conclude with fireworks on Saturday night.

  • The 43rd Annual Fulton Memorial Day Salute will be held on May 22-23, 2026.
  • The Saturday morning parade will take place on May 23, 2026.
  • The Friday night Watch Fire is scheduled for May 22, 2026.
  • The Saturday night headline performance by the NoSmo Kings is on May 23, 2026.
  • The fireworks display will happen on the evening of May 23, 2026.

The players

Rev. George Reed

The Veteran of the Year who will serve as the grand marshal for the Saturday morning parade.

NoSmo Kings

A local CNY band that will headline the Saturday night musical performance.

Fulton Memorial Day Salute Committee

A group of local volunteers, along with the Fulton VFW, who organize the annual event.

City of Fulton

A major sponsor of the Fulton Memorial Day Salute.

Fulton Savings Bank

A major sponsor of the Fulton Memorial Day Salute.

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What’s next

The Memorial Day Salute Committee is still accepting vendor and parade entries for the 2026 event. Those interested can sign up through the event's Facebook page.

The takeaway

The Fulton Memorial Day Salute has become an enduring tradition that brings the community together to honor its veterans and their long history of service. As the event celebrates its 43rd year and 250 years of local military sacrifice, it demonstrates Fulton's ongoing commitment to remembering and supporting those who have served.