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Celebrating Memorial Day In New Jersey

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. It is a time for parades, flags, and wreath-laying ceremonies paying tribute the who died serving our country.

Memorial Day is also the unofficial beginning of summer in New Jersey with the Jersey Shore beach communities coming alive with activities.

This site will provide you with information and events that are popular with people and families with kids who are looking to get out and celebrate the holiday.

 

2009 New Jersey Memorial Day Parades

Bradley Beach: The 2009 Annual Memorial Day Parade will start Saturday, May 23rd at 10am on Ocean Avenue and Bradley Blvd.  The Memorial Day Weekend Arts & Crafts Fair will be held on Saturday and Sunday. Food, craft vendors and activities for everyone at the beachfront.

Clifton: Monday, May, 25, 2009. The parade will start at 9am at Allwood Road and Hepburn Road.

Dumont: Monday, May 25, 2009. Parade will start at 10 am, and following the completion of the parade, a final Memorial service will take place at Memorial Park. The parade is 1.9 miles in length and starts at Pershing Street and proceeds from East Madison Avenue to Washington Avenue. The parade will proceed north on Washington Avenue turning right on to Grant Avenue. From there, Grant Avenue to Charles Street, Charles to Linden, and Linden back to Pershing Street (Memorial Park).  This route does not cross any railroad tracks.

Freehold: The 135th Freehold Memorial Day Parade will be held Monday, May 25, 2009. The parade kicks off at Brinckerhoff and Main Streets at 10 am. The Freehold Memorial Day Parade is the oldest and largest such parade in Western Monmouth County, with an average of more than 70 units participating each year. The parade features many military units, veterans groups, bands, fire departments, EMS squads, youth groups, custom designed floats and civilian units.

Glassboro: Monday, May 25, 2009. Annual Memorial Day Parade, starts at 10 am, on Lehigh and works its way into Glassboro’s Downtown. The Parade features Mummer brigades, all military division representatives, local pageant winners, local and professional bands, balloons and lots of fun stuff for the kids. At the end of the parade, a military dedication for the members of our community who have lost their lives during combat is held at the local Fire Department and Memorial Garden on High Street. This year there will also be a special dedication of a Civil War Memorial. Also, this year they are bringing back the Children’s parade. Children ages 5-12 are encouraged to decorate their bicycles and join in on the parade. Parents must accompany their children throughout the entire parade route.

Maplewood: Monday, May 25, 2009. The parade assembles at the Columbia High School Student Parking Lot on West Parker Avenue at 8:30 a.m. Marchers include veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and members of various community and youth groups which have notified the VFW in advance of their participation. The parade starts at 9 a.m. The parade route is as follows: West Parker Avenue to Maplewood Avenue to Baker Street to Valley Street to Town Hall. A brief memorial ceremony on the steps of town hall is held immediately following the parade.

New Brunswick/Highland Park: The City of New Brunswick and the Borough of Highland Park and the Veterans Alliance of Raritan Valley will sponsor the 2009 parade beginning on Monday, May 25th. The Parade begins in New Brunswick at 10:30 a.m. at Monument Square (George St. and Livingston Ave) stopping on the Albany Bridge for a short ceremony. We will proceed up Raritan to the Doughboy Monument for a short ceremony.

New Milford: Monday, May 25, 2009. The parade will kick off from New Milford High School at 9:40 am ending at 11:00 am at New Milford Boro Hall. Following the parade they will rename the street leading into Boro Hall after the Grand Marshal. Other preliminary activities include:
8:00 am - Firemen's Memorial - Front of Boro Hall
8:30 am - Jewish War Veteran's Memorial Service at Jewish Community Center
9:00 am - VFW Memorial - Madison Avenue

Newton: Monday, May 25, 2009 10 am. Parade runs down Spring Street to Moran Street, ending at Memory Park. 

Old Bridge: Monday, May 25, 2009. Parade will start at 9:30 a.m. at Memorial School

Princeton:   Memorial Day Parade, Saturday May 23, 2009, starts at 10am from the corner of Princeton Ave and Nassau St , goes to Princeton Boro Hall for a short ceremony at Boro Hall at 11am.  Veterans are encouraged to be in the parade.

Roselle: May 25, 2009 at 10 a.m. The parade starts at Harrison and E 2nd Avenue and ends at the Roselle Library. Banners and floats are encouraged. If your group would like to participate, contact Joe O'Halloran at 908-241-9154.

Stone Harbor: Monday, May 25, 2009 - Ceremony & Open House, 12noon. Ceremony at 96th Street & Beach, Open House at American Legion 117th St & Second Ave.

West Windsor: Monday, May 25, 2009 - 11:00 a.m. Begins at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School, South Ceremony: 12:00 (Noon) – West Windsor Municipal Complex corner of Clarksville Road and North Post Road.

Wyckoff: The parade will begin on Monday, May 25, 2009 at 11:30 AM at Wyckoff Avenue at Cornerstone Christian Church, which is located at 495 Wyckoff Avenue and turn left, onto Wyckoff Ave., continue down Wyckoff Ave. before turning right on Main Street, turn right on Franklin Ave. and end behind Town Hall at the Ambulance Corp building.

Other Memorial Day Events

The Lantus Tour of Somerville Cycling Series
Monday, May 25, 2009
10:45 a.m., rain or shine
Main Street, Somerville
801-699-5126
This is exciting four-day event of competitive cycling for professionals and amateurs over Memorial Day weekend. The event culminates on Monday with the 50-mile Kugler-Anderson Memorial Tour of Somerville, known as the "Kentucky Derby of Cycling." The Tour is the oldest bicycle race in the United States and a legend in the lore of bicycle racing.

A Family Day at the Races
Monday, May 25, 2009
Ridgewood, NJ
(973) 333-4837
The Fred d’Elia Memorial Day Ridgewood Run is a family-focused day of events that provide a fun environment in a festive open-park atmosphere. Seven distinct events provide the center of activity. They start at 8:30 AM and continue until after the conclusion of the Fun Run at noon. The road races are run through the tree-lined streets of the Village of Ridgewood NJ.

Memorial Day Ceremony
NJ Vietnam Veterans' Memorial
Monday, May 25, 2009 - 11:00 AM
GSP exit 116, PNC Bank
1 Memorial Lane
Holmdel, NJ
(732) 335-0033

Wildwoods
International Kite Festival
May 23-25th, 2009
Ceremony at Veterans Monument
609.729.5832
Monday, May 25th, 20090 - 10 am
1st Avenue and Spruce Avenue, North Wildwood. Event then moves to American Legion Post 184, Wildwood for all service organizations to attend. Free.

Dawn Patrol Motorcycle Club
Memorial Day Classic
Pig Roast & More

Sunday, May 24th 2009
Bradley Gardens Fire House
Old York Road
Bridgewater, NJ
weino@verizon.net
All Food and Beverages included, Lime Dot & Route Sheet, Music, Games and Prizes! Trophies for the Best Rep AMA Club, Non-AMA Club and Club Chapter, Vendors, Custom T-Shirts and More!
The Dawn Patrol M.C. is a family oriented club, a place where you feel comfortable bringing your spouse or children.They have an "open-door policy" and are always glad to have guests come to our meetings or ride with them on a Sunday morning'
Coffee & Donuts at Sign-In 9:00 AM 'till Noon

 

Popular beach resorts coming alive on Memorial Day in New Jersey

For those who prefer to celebrate Memorial Day with a visit to a beach resort communities, we have listed beach resort towns that are popular with families with kids, or people with an interest in charming shore towns with great Victorian Bed and Breakfasts and excellent restaurants.
Cape May
Cape May is not the type of resort that you visit just once. There is a charm and special warmth about the town that pulls you back again an again. restaurants and beaches
Cape May NJ Beach
Ocean City, New Jersey-A Model For Wholesome Family Fun
Ocean City is a Jersey Shore beach resort that sets itself apart from other beachfront towns in going all out to insure that its reputation as "America's Greatest Family Resort" is true to its motto.
Ocean City, NJ Beach
Point Pleasant, NJ-An exciting family beach destination
Point Pleasant is the ultimate Jersey Shore family destination, offering exciting activities for a day trip, a week end, or as a summer vacation destination?
Point Pleasant, NJ Beach
Wildwood-The Wildwoods are a popular New Jersey family beach resort with its free, wide, white, powdery sandy beaches, and a world class boardwalk with amusement piers, restaurants, food stands and salt water taffy shops, is now attracting visitors with an interest in "Doo Wop".
Wildwood, NJ Boardwalk

 

 
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