The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #576 in Le Roy is proud to announce Abygale (Aby) Fernaays as our 2024 Poppy Girl. 

Aby is the daughter of Nathan Fernaays and Farrah Nolan, and the granddaughter of Michael and Cheryl Fernaays of Le Roy and Douglas and Marie Nolan of Ocala, FL. 

Aby and her family honor Memorial Day every year by remembering the sacrifice of the men and women who have given their lives for our country. 

We are excited to have Aby and her family participate in this year’s Poppy Program and in the Memorial Day Parade in Le Roy on Monday, May 27.

 The money raised by Aby and the Poppy Program will be used throughout the year to support our veterans in nursing homes and hospitals, along with assisting the color guard at the Veteran’s Cemetery in Pembroke. We appreciate your continued support.

The parade is to travel west along Main Street and end at Alva Place.

Press Release:

Attention, All Veterans, we want you to march or ride in Batavia's Memorial Day Parade! 

Any groups, civic organizations or clubs:  Please consider marching in Batavia's Memorial Day Parade. 

On May 29, the lineup starts at 8:30 a.m. in Aldi Plaza.  The parade starts at 9:30 a.m. and marches to Bank Street. 

Please email Bob Bialkowski at bbwski@yahoo.com for more information.

Do you love a parade?  Do you want to see a really great parade in the City of Batavia on Memorial Day?   Do you know of any groups or clubs who you would like to see march in our local parade?   

If you answered YES to any of these questions, please join our Planning Committee on Wednesday, April 19 at 5 p.m. at City Hall in Batavia.  

For any questions or more information, please contact Bob Bialkowski, City Council member at large and parade chairman, bbwski@yahoo.com

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