South Jersey Memorial Day Weekend Events:
2024 Edition

South Jersey Memorial Day Events

This year Memorial day will be celebrated on Monday, May 27, 2024

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.

Many of these activities, in addition to parades, include festivals, fireworks, auto racing events and special events geared to the kick off of summer.

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.

2024 South Jersey Memorial Day
Parades and Ceremonies

Listed by date:

Avalon Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 27th, 2024: 9am
Visit their site to learn more
The parade will kick off at 32nd Street and Dune Drive and proceed north to Veterans Plaza where the ceremony will be held at the conclusion of the parade.

City of Burlington Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 27th, 2023: 9:00 AM (Rain or Shine)
Visit their site to learn more
This event will kick off at High Street and E. Federal Street.

Cape May Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 27, 2024; 11:00 AM
Visit their site to learn more
This event will occur at Gurney Street and Columbia Avenue in Cape May.

Glassboro Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 27th, 2024; 10 AM
Glassboro, NJ 08028
Visit their site to learn more
The parade will kick off University Boulevard & Lehigh Road, onto Whitney Ave, onto High Street, and ending at Glassboro Fire Dept. A ceremony will be held at Town Square Veterans Memorial Plaza.

Medford Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 27th, 2024; starting at 11:00 am
Visit their site to learn more
The parade will kick off at Memorial Middle school on Mill Street and ends at Main Street.

Stone Harbor Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 27th, 2024: at 11am
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The parade will kick off at 96th Street and ending at the Women's Civic Club on 96th Street and the beach, for a final ceremony.t will feature a ceremony to honor our fallen heroes. The Remembrance will take place at Soldiers and Sailors Park.

2024 South Jersey Memorial Day Weekend
Festivals and Events

Listed by date:

Wildwoods International Kite Festival
Friday, May 24, thru Monday, May 27, 2024
On the Beach at Rio Grand Avenue
and inside the Wildwoods Convention Center
Wildwood, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
Free to spectators.
This event featues an all-inclusive Kite Festival world kite competition, for all ages.

Fantasy AdventureFest
May 25 & 26, 2024
Historic Smithville
615 E. Moss Mill Rd.
Galloway, NJ 08205
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Free admission
This event features Riddlesbrood's Wizard of Oz," magical outdoor spectacle. It's a fantastical journey along the yellow brick road, reimagined with a playful and family-friendly flair.

The New Jersey Renaissance Faire
Saturdays & Sunday, May 25-26, 2024; 10am-6pm.
Burlington County Fairgrounds
1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Rd
Columbus, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
Event Cost: $10-$30
This family friendly event features a festival with a jousting contest, human chess match, sword fighting, fire breathing, aerialists, comedy, artisans, live music and a full day of interactive entertainment.

43rd Annual May Fair
Saturday, May 25, 2024;10am to 5pm.
Business district along Haddon Avenue
Collingswood, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
This event features multiple stages of live music featuring blues, rock, folk and more with more than 200 artists and crafters, a children's "KidZone" with carnival games, and rides.


Ocean City Memorial Beach Challenge
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Ocean City Music Pier
825 Boardwalk
Ocean City, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
This annual event features a family day of competition and comradery, and the honoring of those who have served and support the heroes still in the fight.

Wildwood Weekend Boardwalk Craft Shows
Weekend, May 25 & 26, 2024 Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Sunday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
On the Boardwalk
at Rio Grande Avenue
Wildwood, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
This craft show features artisans showcasing handmade crafts, boutiques, gifts & More.

Cape May Music Festival
Sunday, May 26 – Sunday, June 23, 2024
Rotary Park, Convention Hall, Episcopal Church of the Advent, and other venues
Cape May, NJ
Visit their site to learn more
Features musical performances of classical, chamber, jazz, brass band and Americana music.

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