5 Things

Happy Memorial Day, Douglaston!

Make sure to drop by the massive parade, which is the largest in the United States, today. The march, which is in its 84th year, kicks off from Great Neck at 2 p.m.

Click here for Patch's event listing for the parade and read our preview story.

Also, drop by the site this morning for This Week at the Movies for reviews on Terrence Malick's remarkable Palm d'Or winner, "The Tree of Life," and "The Hangover Part II."

This week, keep an eye our for our piece on a local girl who founded her own not-for-profit organization.

Here are 5 Things You Need to Know Today: 

1. The annual Little Neck Douglaston Memorial Day Parade begins at 2 p.m. today.

2. This morning, read movie reviews of "The Tree of Life" and "The Hangover Part II."

3. Later this week, read our story on a Douglaston teen who founded her own nonprofit, which helps young women with eating disorders.

4. Drop by Flushing's Temple Beth Sholom this morning for a rummage sale.

5. This Wednesday, there will be a rally to protest the closing of Engine 306. Click here for more details.