07/30/2026
The South Hempstead Fire Department is honored to co host the 2026 New York State Fire Department Parade on Sunday, August 16th.
Hosting the New York State Parade is a tremendous honor for our department and our community. Hundreds of firefighters, their families, and visitors from across New York State will be joining us to celebrate the traditions, dedication, and brotherhood of the fire service. This event will showcase South Hempstead and bring our community together in a way that few events can.
To ensure the safety of all participants and spectators, roads along the parade route must be cleared of parked vehicles from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on August 16th. Please review the attached parade route and staging information if you live in or plan to travel through the area.
The parade will begin at 1pm on Stratford Road & Webber Avenue, travel north on Webber Avenue, continue west on Woodland Drive, then east on Weir Street, finishing at Firemen’s Field.
We understand that temporary road closures may cause some inconvenience, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and cooperation. Your support is helping us host an event that will leave a lasting impression on visitors from across the state and highlight the pride, hospitality, and spirit of our community.
We encourage everyone to come out, cheer on the marching departments, and be part of this historic day for South Hempstead. Thank you for your continued support—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
