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The open container law is waived for this free concert, and the street will be closed to traffic. Please patronize the restaurants and breweries that State Street and downtown Auburn have to offer. Music on the Mall is brought to you by the City of Auburn Parks & Recreation Department, event sponsors and the Auburn Downtown Business Improvement District.

Auburn's Memorial Day Parade, Food Truck Rodeo, Ménage a Soul in Market Street Park and Duck Derby

On Memorial Day, Americans honor the sacrifice of men and women who lost their lives in military service. Come watch the parade at 11 a.m. Monday, May 26, on Genesee Street. Participants include veteran’s organizations, government officials, sports teams, school groups, EMS vehicles and more. Afterward, attend the Memorial Day veteran’s wreath-laying ceremony at approximately noon at Veterans Memorial Park.

For lunch, check out the Auburn Downtown BID's Food Truck Rodeo on Market Street from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participating vendors will include Between Your Buns, Leo's Donuts, Poppy's Ice Cream Truck, Real Pit BBQ, Rosalie's Cruisin' Cucina, Silver Street Kettle Corn and Tonzi's Catering Co. In addition, the Knights of Columbus will be grilling hot dogs for purchase and the Cultural Italian American Organization will be selling its famous pizza fritte. If it's a cold adult beverage you're in the mood for, Shep's Brewing Co. will have just the thing.

Bring a chair and enjoy your lunch with live music performed by the band Ménage A Soul from 12:30 to 2:45 p.m. under the Market Street Park band shell. This high-energy CNY dance band offers a blend of soulful vocals, a dynamic horn section and a rock-solid rhythm section. Ménage A Soul members include Ariel Bryant (lead vocals), John Saltamach (trumpet and lead vocals), Luis Molina (lead vocals and percussion), Michael Davis (organ and electric piano), Dave Frateschi (sax and flute), Clayton Morgan (trombone and trumpet), Dickie Cappotto (guitar), Dan Malarik (bass) and Rock Carbone (drums and vocals). For more information, visit .

From 1 to 2:30 p.m., the Duck Derby sponsored by CNY TomatoFest, Onondaga Coach and the Ancient Order of the Hibernians will happen at Market Street Park as well. Tickets can be purchased for $5 at downtown locations, including Auburn Bagel Co., the Auburn YMCA-WEIU, Hairlooms, the New York State Equal Rights Heritage Center, Lyons National Bank, Knights of Columbus, Silbert Optical, Speno Music and Wild Flower. There will be ticket booths on Genesee Street and Loop Road and merchandise tables in and around Market Street Park, plus children’s activities.

Considering the recent flooding and heavy rains, for safety purposes the ducks will not be released into the Owasco River. The derby tickets will be combined into a large bin and the prize winners will be hand-selected by City Councilor Ginny Kent at 2:30 p.m.. Ten cash prizes ranging from $100 to $1,500 will be awarded. Event proceeds will help feed local families via food pantries located all over Cayuga County.  

For more information on the city's Memorial Day events, find their page .

NJCAA Division III Baseball World Series

From May 24 to May 28, downtown businesses stand ready to welcome patrons of the baseball tournament being hosted by the city of Auburn and Cayuga Community College at Falcon Park. This series brings eight teams of 300 players and coaches, along with families who travel to watch. Half-price presale single-day passes are available for $5 at the Equal Rights Heritage Center front desk. A week-long tournament pass, which includes five days and 14 games of baseball, is only $20. For more information, visit .

Downtown Auburn Saturday Market returning soon

Next up, meet us at the Equal Rights Heritage Center courtyard for the kickoff of the Downtown Auburn Saturday Market with the Tour Cayuga Sweet Treat Trail Takeover. Trail partners will showcase their locally sourced, made and enjoyed products on June 28. The market will continue from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 23.

But before that, attend the 2025 Pride Rally + Queer Market on June 7. This year features a family-friendly drag show at 12:30 p.m., plus city of Auburn Pride Month proclamations. Support local vendors from the LGBTQIA+ community. To vend at the market for free, please email courtney@equalrightsheritage.com. For more information, find the event .

The Pride Rally will feature DJ Adam Paradise and performances by Honey Chew Chew, Ivanna Michaels, Ginger Gigi Diamond, and Rhea Listic.

Later, attend the full performance at Auburn Public Theater at 7 p.m. Come celebrate diversity, love and Pride Month live on the theater's Main Stage. The performers include Ivanna Michaels, Honey Chew Chew, Ginger Gigi Diamond, Samantha Vega, Angelo Valentino, Rhea Listic, Veronica Grace, Aria Vee and Hemayde Malik, plus DJ Adam Paradise. Afterward, attend the Britches' Dance Bar after-party with Ivanna Michaels from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets are available . For more information, find the event .

A.T. Walley’s Seafood Festival returns

Mark your calendar for 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 28, and come to the State Street Plaza for a variety of delicious seafood menu offerings, as well as live music by 8-Traxx from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Scars 'N' Stripes from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, find the event .

We look forward to seeing you out and about supporting our downtown Auburn events!