Medina observes Memorial Day with big parade

Photos by Tom Rivers

MEDINA – Bob Meehan, back right, is joined by his grandchildren and other Sons of the American Legion in passing out 2,100 flags before the Memorial Day parade in medina. Meehan’s grandkids include Riley Meehan, left in red John Allen jersey; Tyler Meehan, front center; Ashton Erickson, back in blue shirt; and Julian Erickson, back in red shirt.

The Honor Guard carries the colors near the start of the Memorial Day parade which went from the Olde Pickle Factory on Park Avenue to Main Street and then down East Center Street to State Street Park.

A casket draped with an American flag sent a powerful message about Memorial Day. Bill Maryjanowski of Medina drives a 1969 deuce and a half, carrying the casket.

Medina Mayor Mike Sidari passes out candy along the parade route. Here he is on park Avenue in front of the fire hall.

Girl Scouts in 82094 basked in the bright sunshine.

Boy Scouts were well represented in the parade.

Dave Sevenski is joined by a friend in passing out treats for the Knights of Columbus.

These girls kept their pinwheels moving during the parade on a very sunny Memorial Day.

Levi Welker, 2, enjoys a lollypop and the view from his father Zack Welker’s shoulders.

The Medina Marching Band gave a high-energy performance for the home crowd.

The band marched in a precise procession during the parade.

The white plumes on the Medina Marching Band hats are shown as the band headed down East Center Street.

Josh Vacanti of Lockport, one of the stars of Season 21 of NBC’s The Voice, sang from a float during the parade. He was promoting an upcoming performance at 7:30 p.m. on July 22 for the Salt & Light Festival in Gasport.

Jim Freas reads the names of veterans from Medina who have passed away since the last Memorial Day. It was part of a service at State Street Park.