The last Monday of May marks Memorial Day in New Jersey, a time of tributes, flags, parades, and wreath-laying ceremonies dedicated to those who gave their lives in service of our nation.
The Unofficial Start of Summer In New Jersey, this day also symbolizes the unofficial kickoff to summer. The Jersey Shore beach communities become full of activities that signify the season's arrival.
These events and activities also offer a variety of experiences ranging from, music festivals and ethnic celebrations to fireworks, auto races, and special events kicking off the summer.
While Memorial Day marks the start of summer festivities, the heart of its observance lies in remembering and honoring the brave who sacrificed their lives for our country.
Note: Sometimes conditions require cancellations or changes of dates, times and location which are not reflected in the original schedule. Before planning a trip to visit one of the listed events, it is suggested that you call the event sponsor to confirm the event schedule or for additional information on the event.
Stay tuned --- we will be updating this list as the event sponsors confirm this year's events.
Morris Plains Memorial Day Parade
Saturday, May 25, 2024; 9am - 12pm
Morris Plains, NJ
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The parade will kick off at Robert's Garden and travel down Mountain Way to Rosedale Avenue up to Speedwell Avenue.
Washington Township Memorial Day Ceremony
Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 12pm (rain or shine)
Rock Spring Park
Long Valley, NJ
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The ceremony will begin at 12 pm at Rock Spring Park's War Memorial Site.
Oakland Memorial Day Parade
Sunday, May 26, 2024 @1pm
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The parade kick off at Grove Street and Ramapo Valley Road. The parade will close with a ceremony in Veterans's Park.
Bloomingdale & Butler Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 27th, 2024; 9am
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The parade will kick off at Butler Park and ending in Sloan Park.
Borough of Hawthorne Memorial Day Service & Parade
Monday, May 27, 2024; @ 1:30pm
Borough Hall
Hawthorne, NJ
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The Parade will kick-off at the corner of Lafayette Avenue and Rea Avenue. The Route is as follows - The Parade proceeds South on Lafayette Avenue to Vreeland Avenue, where it turns right and heads West to Parmelee Avenue; the Parade turns left and continues South on Parmelee Avenue, passing Hawthorne High School, to Diamond Bridge Avenue. At Diamond Bridge Avenue the Parade turns left and continues East on Diamond Bridge Avenue to the corner of Diamond Bridge Avenue and Lafayette Avenue where it turns left and proceeds North to the Borough Hall and the reviewing stand.
Glen Ridge Memorial Day Parade
Monday May 27, 2024 @11am
Glen Ridge, NJ
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The parade will kick off at Sherman Avenue & Baldwin Street and proceeds down Ridgewood Avenue
Ho-Ho-Kus Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 27, 2024 @10:30am
Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
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The parade will kick off at Sheridan and Ardmore Avenues and conclude at the War Memorial on East Franklin Turnpike.
Livingston Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade
Monday, May 27, 2024; @10am
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The parade will kick-off on S. Livingston Avenue and will end at Congressional Way.
New Providence Memorial Day Parade
May 27, 2024 @ 10:00 am
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The will kick-off on Springfield Avenue and continue to Academy Street.
Newton Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 27, 2024 @ 10am
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The parade route will be Spring Street to Moran Street to Memory Park.
Parsippany - Troy Hills Memorial Day Parade
Monday,
May 27, 2024: at 12:00 PM
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The parade will kick off at N. Beverwyck Road at Katherine Drive and ends at N. Beverwyck Road at Volunteers Park.
Roselle Park Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 27, 2024; at 10 a.m.
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The Parade will kick-off from Sherman Elementary School and will proceed westbound along the East Grant Avenue parade route toward Chestnut Street, turning right onto Chestnut Street and ending at Roselle Park Veterans Memorial Library.
Summit Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 27, 2024 @10am (rain or shine)
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The parade will begin at 25 Deforest Ave. and proceed to the Village Green, 356 Board Street. Ceremony will follow.
Union Memorial Day Parade & Encampment
Monday, May 27, 2024; at 10am
Kick-off @ 10 am passing the Pearl Harbor Square on Stuyvesant Ave.
Wayne Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 27, 2024; 10 AM
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The parade kick-off at the Ramapo Shopping Plaza, ending at the Wayne Municipal Building.
West Essex (West Caldwell) Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 27, 2024; @9:30AM
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The parade continues 1 mile along Bloomfield Avenue and concludes with a Memorial Day ceremony at Crane Park in West Caldwell.
Woodland Park Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 27, 2024, at 11am
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Parade will kick-off at Glover Avenue and McBride Avenue and proceed along McBride Avenue to Memorial Drive.
Wyckoff Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 27, 2024; 11:30am
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The parade will kick off at Wyckoff Avenue from Christian Cornerstone Church heading north along Wyckoff Avenue, turning right onto Main Street, then turning right onto Franklin Avenue and ending at Town Hall.aldwin Street to the War Memorials in front of Ridgewood Ave School.
Memorial Day Weekend at an Overnight Camping Resort
Friday, May 24th - Monday May 27, 2024
Kymer's Camping Resort
69 Kymer Road
Branchville, NJ
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This overnight event features a special Memorial Day weekend camping programs at their 200 scenic acre camp grounds in the Kittatinny Mountains.
Campsite options include:
Trailer Campsite, Tent Campsite, Luxury Tent Rental, Park Model Rental, or a Cabin rental.