Fri May 22 – Mon May 25 · All 21 NJ counties
Wildwood · Cape May County
Friday, May 22 · 10:00 AM
Patriotic ceremony at the Wildwoods Convention Center turn-around near the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Wall. 70+ American flags once draped over the caskets of veterans are unfurled along the boardwalk.
Wildwood · Cape May County
Friday, May 22 · 10:00 AM
Official 2026 summer-season opening. Three ceremonial keys are presented to the mayors of Wildwood, North Wildwood and Wildwood Crest and their beach patrol captains who 'unlock' their beaches.
Ocean City · Cape May County
Friday, May 22 · 12:00 PM
Beach between Music Pier and 9th Street. City officials turn a ceremonial wooden key to 'unlock' the ocean; the fully-clothed Business Persons Plunge follows around 12:15 p.m. as the OCHS band plays Pomp and Circumstance.
Wildwood · Cape May County
Friday, May 22 · 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Largest kite festival in North America, runs Fri-Mon on Wildwoods Convention Center beach and inside the Convention Center. Friday includes a Night Social and a 9 p.m. Illuminated Night Kite Fly. International kite makers, auctions, family games, Monday indoor exhibition.
Hoboken · Hudson County
Friday, May 22 · 12:00 PM
Four-day Memorial Day Weekend celebration at the seasonal waterfront playground on the Hudson River. Sunset DJs, day parties, headliner performances, packed happy hours, food trucks, beer garden and skyline views Friday May 22 through Monday May 25. Free to enter the pier; food, drinks and some performances priced individually. Family-friendly during day hours; 21+ at bars.
Paramus · Bergen County
Friday, May 22 · 5:00 PM
Carnival at Westfield Garden State Plaza with rides, games, food. Friday 5 p.m.; Saturday-Monday 3 p.m. Pay-one-price wristbands. Runs May 22-June 7, 2026.
Asbury Park · Monmouth County
Friday, May 22 · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Annual carnival hosted by Triumphant Life Church at Bradley Park (across from Convention Hall). Rides by Amusements of America, festival food, games and prizes. Runs May 20-25; weekdays 5-10 p.m., weekends 1-11 p.m.
Asbury Park · Monmouth County
Friday, May 22 · 5:30 PM
Memorial Day weekend kickoff concert at the open-air Stone Pony Summer Stage, 913 Ocean Ave., with the popular Grateful Dead tribute project.
Somerville · Somerset County
Friday, May 22 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cruise Nights classic car show on Main Street paired with a Summer Stage concert on Division Street featuring the Tyrone Stackhouse Project.
Augusta (Frankford Twp) · Sussex County
Friday, May 22 · 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Carnival at Skylands Stadium (94 Championship Place, Augusta) with rides by Campy's Amusements, food, games and prizes. Wed-Fri 6-10 p.m.; Sat-Sun 3-10 p.m.; Memorial Day 1-6 p.m. Runs May 20-25, 2026.
Ventnor City · Atlantic County
Friday, May 22 · 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Season-opening Ventnor Farmers Market at St. James lot, Newport and Atlantic Avenues.
Ocean City · Cape May County
Friday, May 22 · 9:00 AM
Daily season-long boardwalk tradition begins with the national anthem and Lee Greenwood's 'God Bless the U.S.A.' at the Music Pier. Runs every morning through September 11.
Fort Lee · Bergen County
Friday, May 22 · time TBD
Parish carnival in Fort Lee with rides, games, food. Pay-one-price wristbands. Runs May 20-24, 2026.
Hackensack · Bergen County
Friday, May 22 · time TBD
Parish carnival at Holy Trinity Catholic Church (34 Maple Ave) with rides, games and food by Blue Sky Amusements. Runs May 21-24.
Voorhees · Camden County
Friday, May 22 · time TBD
Three-day youth soccer tournament May 22-24, U8-U16, hosted at Echelon Complex and 6 venues across Voorhees. No Monday games. Vendors and entertainment on site.
Milford / Finesville · Warren County
Friday, May 22 · time TBD
Memorial Day weekend at Alba Vineyard with live music under the arbor. May 22-25, 2026.
Phillipsburg (Pohatcong) · Warren County
Friday, May 22 · time TBD
Memorial Day weekend picnic and wine event with live music at Villa Milagro Vineyards. Includes 'Savory Irish Tidbits' wine sampling May 23 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Music Under the Pergola May 23 at 1 p.m.
Ventnor City · Atlantic County
Saturday, May 23 · 10:00 AM
City ceremony marking the official 2026 beach opening at Suffolk Avenue Beach Headquarters.
Columbus · Burlington County
Saturday, May 23 · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
16th season opening weekend at the Burlington County Fairgrounds (1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Rd) with live jousting, sword fighting, the Three Musketeers production, kids area, unicorn rides and magic. Continues Sunday May 24.
Collingswood · Camden County
Saturday, May 23 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
One-mile street fair along Haddon Avenue with 250 juried artists and crafters, multiple stages of live music (blues, rock, folk), a KidZone with carnival games and rides, and an antique/classic auto show. 50,000+ attended in 2025.
Lawrence Township · Mercer County
Saturday, May 23 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Veterans meet-and-greet at 8:30 a.m. in the Lawrence High School parking lot. Parade kicks off 10 a.m. from Lawrence High School to Veterans Park; service follows in Veterans Park.
Princeton · Mercer County
Saturday, May 23 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
One-mile parade down Nassau Street from Princeton Avenue to Monument Plaza, kicking off America's 250th birthday year. Ceremony at Monument Hall at 11 a.m.
South Brunswick · Middlesex County
Saturday, May 23 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Memorial Day weekend strawberry-picking festival at Von Thun's, 519 Ridge Road. Hayrides, pedal karts, mini golf, food trucks, face painting and kiddie corral. Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24 only (festival does not run on Memorial Day Monday).
Highlands · Monmouth County
Saturday, May 23 · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Gateway National Recreation Area's Sandy Hook unit begins lifeguarded swimming on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend (10 a.m.-6 p.m.) at South Beach areas C, D, E, Gunnison and North Beach. Seasonal $20 daily parking fees go into effect; season passes valid from May 23.
Spring Lake · Monmouth County
Saturday, May 23 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Post-race celebration with live music in downtown Spring Lake plus a retail sidewalk sale. Sidewalk sale continues Sunday May 24.
Lopatcong · Warren County
Saturday, May 23 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Memorial Day 'Two Bell' ceremony at Lopatcong Middle School.
Atlantic City · Atlantic County
Saturday, May 23 · 10:00 PM
Free fireworks over the beach and Boardwalk launched from Tropicana (2831 Boardwalk), kicking off the Tropicana Fireworks Series for summer 2026.
Moonachie · Bergen County
Saturday, May 23 · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Borough of Moonachie Memorial Day service at 10:30 a.m.
Galloway (Smithville) · Atlantic County
Saturday, May 23 · 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Free outdoor musical adaptation of Alice in Wonderland on three portable stages on the Village Green at Historic Smithville (615 E. Moss Mill Rd). Matinees 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday. Smithville train and carousel running both days.
Matawan · Monmouth County
Saturday, May 23 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
67th annual parade on Main Street starts 11 a.m., followed by a memorial service at noon. Hosted by Matawan Recreation as part of America 250. Rain date: May 25.
Oceanport · Monmouth County
Saturday, May 23 · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Three-day festival at Monmouth Park Racetrack (175 Oceanport Ave.) with 30+ food trucks, live music 12-4 p.m. daily, Family Fun Day with clowns, face painters, pony rides, bounce house. Live horse racing on race days. Continues Sun May 24 and Mon May 25.
Princeton · Mercer County
Saturday, May 23 · 1:00 PM
Princeton Battlefield Society annual Memorial Day weekend living-history program at Princeton Battlefield State Park, with Revolutionary War interpreters bringing the 1777 battle to life. Held the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend following the Spirit of Princeton parade.
Asbury Park · Monmouth County
Saturday, May 23 · 3:00 PM
Jack Antonoff and Bleachers present Shadow of the City festival at Stone Pony Summer Stage on Memorial Day Saturday.
Hoboken · Hudson County
Saturday, May 23 · 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Memorial Day weekend bar crawl through downtown Hoboken bars, starting at Madd Hatter (221 Washington Street). Check-in 4–7 PM; ticket includes bar entry, drink and food specials at select stops, a free after-party, professional photography and branded wristband.
Ventnor City · Atlantic County
Saturday, May 23 · 5:00 PM
Free city kick-off-to-summer concert on the Ventnor bay at Ski Beach.
Wildwood · Cape May County
Saturday, May 23 · 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Season-opening farmers market at Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Avenue. Over 70 vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods and handmade items from 30+ crafters.
Ocean City · Cape May County
Saturday, May 23 · 8:05 AM
Two-mile Navy SEAL-inspired beach obstacle course on both sides of the Music Pier. Welcome ceremonies 7:35 a.m. Kids Fun Run also offered. Benefits The 31 Heroes Project.
Spring Lake · Monmouth County
Saturday, May 23 · 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
48th running of one of the nation's largest 5-mile road races; up to 12,500 runners. Starts at Ocean and Sussex avenues. Packet pickup Friday May 22, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Spring Lake train station.
Wildwood · Cape May County
Saturday, May 23 · 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Artisans showcase handcrafted jewelry, artwork and beach-inspired items along the southern end of the Wildwoods Boardwalk. Continues Sunday May 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bradley Beach · Monmouth County
Saturday, May 23 · 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Two-day festival on the boardwalk: vendors, food, live music, kids activities. Parade Saturday at 10 a.m. on Ocean Avenue. Saturday: Mike Kaplan Big Band, Pat Roddy and Little x Little; Sunday: DJ Jay. Continues Sunday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Morris Plains · Morris County
Saturday, May 23 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
9 a.m. service at Roberts Garden (Glenbrook Rd & Mountain Way) led by VFW Watnong Post #3401 and Denville American Legion Post 390. Parade 9:30 a.m. south on Mountain Way, east on Rosedale Ave, north up Speedwell Ave past reviewing stand at Franklin Place, ending at VFW Watnong Post #3401. 110+ units, 15 bands, Centennial float for Morris Plains' 100th anniversary.
Midland Park · Bergen County
Saturday, May 23 · time TBD
Borough of Midland Park Memorial Day parade and service.
Jackson · Ocean County
Saturday, May 23 · time TBD
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor water park opens for the 2026 season on Saturday May 23, alongside Six Flags Great Adventure and Wild Safari, all open Memorial Day weekend (daily after May 29).
Hope · Warren County
Saturday, May 23 · time TBD
Season opening weekend for the Land of Make Believe theme park in Hope, NJ.
Jersey City · Hudson County
Sunday, May 24 · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
The largest and longest-running Filipino Santacruzan festival on the East Coast. All-day street fair on Manila Avenue (100+ vendors with food, crafts, jewelry, music and artwork), Holy Mass at 2:30 PM at St. Mary's Church (corner of Erie Street), and the colorful Santacruzan procession honoring the Blessed Mother along Manila Avenue from 4–5 PM with 500+ participating families. Free to attend.
Highlands · Monmouth County
Sunday, May 24 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
25th-anniversary juried craft show at Huddy Park, 329 Bay Ave., hosted by the Highlands Business Partnership. 60+ crafters, live music 12-4 p.m.
Long Branch · Monmouth County
Sunday, May 24 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Juried fine-arts show with up to 50 artists at West End Park on Brighton Avenue. Wide range of media.
East Brunswick · Middlesex County
Sunday, May 24 · 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Caribbean food festival at Middlesex County Fairgrounds with jerk chicken, pork, fish, goat, oxtail and lobster; live Reggae, Dancehall, Soca and Afrobeats; kids' Game Zone and local artisans.
Spring Lake · Monmouth County
Sunday, May 24 · 12:00 PM
Inaugural cornhole tournament hosted by the Greater Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce.
Blairstown · Warren County
Sunday, May 24 · 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Memorial Day parade hosted by Givens-Belet American Legion Post 258. Per the parade's tradition, held the last Sunday of May at 12 p.m. (Explore Warren 2026 calendar).
Oakland · Bergen County
Sunday, May 24 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Parade starts at Grove Street and Ramapo Valley Road and concludes at Veterans Park.
Hopewell Borough · Mercer County
Sunday, May 24 · 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Parade kicks off at Taylor Terrace, marching east on Broad Street, with a closing ceremony at Hopewell Elementary School.
Union Township · Union County
Sunday, May 24 · 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Pre-Memorial Day Revolutionary War Encampment at Friberger Park (behind Town Hall) featuring American and British Crown Forces, historical demonstrations and cannon-fire demos.
Saddle Brook · Bergen County
Sunday, May 24 · 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Parade beginning at Fairlawn Parkway by Evans Place.
Cape May · Cape May County
Sunday, May 24 · 7:00 PM
Free outdoor concert by the 35-piece Atlantic Brass Band under conductor Salvatore Scarpa, opening the 36th annual Cape May Music Festival at Rotary Park (rain venue: Cape May Convention Hall).
Wildwood Crest · Cape May County
Sunday, May 24 · 7:00 PM
Free outdoor concert opens the 2026 Wildwood Crest Summer Music Series at Centennial Park (Fern Road and Ocean Avenue). Performance by Big House (rock, pop, dance hits).
Stone Harbor · Cape May County
Sunday, May 24 · 8:00 AM
5K run and 2-mile fun walk through Stone Harbor's residential streets, supporting the Diamondback Terrapin Program at The Wetlands Institute. Check-in 6:45 a.m. at the Lifeguard Shack, 95th Street and the beach.
North Wildwood · Cape May County
Sunday, May 24 · 8:30 AM
Annual 5K run and 1-mile walk honoring Patrick Corcoran and the 74 sailors of the USS Frank E. Evans, benefiting veterans. Check-in 7:30 a.m. at 15th Street Lifeguard Station.
Ventnor City · Atlantic County
Sunday, May 24 · 9:00 AM
Annual Memorial weekend run hosted by Ventnor FMBA along Newport Avenue / Atlantic Avenue.
Warren County · Warren County
Sunday, May 24 · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
30th annual classic-car and motor-show event presented by Mars Snacking.
Marlton (Evesham Twp.) · Burlington County
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 AM
Ceremony at the Evesham Township Municipal Complex on Tuckerton Road with a tribute at the Veterans Peace Memorial.
Moorestown · Burlington County
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 AM
40th annual Memorial Day ceremony at Memorial Field Park.
Cherry Hill · Camden County
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 AM
Ceremony at Cherry Hill Township War Memorial, 820 Mercer Street. Features the Cherry Hill Pine Barons Chorus and a keynote speaker. Co-hosted by American Legion Post 372 and Jewish War Veterans Post 126; free barbecue follows.
Haddon Township (Westmont) · Camden County
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 AM
Township Memorial Day service at Westmont Fire Company No. 1, 120 Haddon Ave., honoring military service members.
Haddonfield · Camden County
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 AM
Presented by American Legion Post 38. Begins at Kings Highway and Chestnut Street and proceeds down Kings Highway. Remembrance ceremony follows at Haddonfield Memorial High School (rain venue: HMHS Auditorium at 11 a.m.).
Cape May Court House · Cape May County
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 AM
Annual Memorial Day parade through Cape May Court House organized by Middle Township; concludes with a ceremony and youth contests.
North Wildwood · Cape May County
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 AM
Hosted by VFW Post 5941. Wreath-laying, color guard and remarks at Veterans Memorial Park, Spruce and New York avenues.
Sea Isle City · Cape May County
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 AM
Mayor Leonard Desiderio leads ceremony at Veterans Park with City Council, veterans and religious leaders. Wreaths placed around the Memorial Fountain; patriotic hymns. Rain venue: Community Center.
Verona · Essex County
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Parade starts 10 a.m. at Everett Field; ceremony at Town Hall following the parade.
Glassboro · Gloucester County
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 AM
Parade kicks off at Lehigh and University, proceeds along Whitney and High Streets to Academy. 10:30 a.m. F-16 flyover from the NJ Air National Guard 177th Fighter Wing over the Glassboro War Memorial. Century-old tradition; award-winning bands and children's bike brigade.
Bayonne · Hudson County
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Annual Memorial Day Parade in Bayonne. Ceremony at 10 a.m. at Fifth Street by the World War I Monument; parade steps off afterward at 5th Street and proceeds north up Broadway, passes the reviewing stand at American Legion Post 19, and ends at 32nd Street and Broadway. U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Juan Garcia (Beirut/Grenada veteran) is the 2026 Grand Marshal.
Hoboken · Hudson County
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Free community kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding inside the protected Hoboken Cove, plus outrigger canoe paddling (1–5 PM). No reservation required. Opening day of the 2026 season (rescheduled from May 23 to May 25 due to weather per the boathouse's own page). Equipment provided; suggested $10 donation. Launches from Sinatra Drive at Maxwell Place.
Dunellen · Middlesex County
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Parade begins at Dunellen Library and ends at Washington Memorial Park, where a ceremony follows.
Metuchen · Middlesex County
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
2026 theme 'Our Neighbors, Our Heroes.' Parade steps off from the American Legion (Halsey Street parking lot) and ends at the Plaza, with a formal ceremony at Memorial Park.
Middlesex Borough · Middlesex County
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Ceremony 10 a.m. at Victor Crowell Park, then parade kickoff 10:45 a.m. (rain or shine), with America 250 festivities continuing at the American Legion/Middlesex Rec Center. Hosted by Middlesex Borough Recreation and American Legion Post 306.
Dover · Morris County
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Parade 10 a.m. from Rutan Drive; ceremony 10:45 a.m. at Hurd Park. Dover Rotary Club hot dogs follow.
Mountain Lakes · Morris County
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Parade assembles 9:30 a.m. at Wildwood School (51 Glen Road); steps off 10 a.m. Ceremonies follow at Memorial Park.
Brick · Ocean County
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 AM
Parade steps off 10 a.m. from Pier Avenue onto Route 70 and proceeds along Chambers Bridge Road to the Brick Township Municipal Complex for a Memorial Ceremony.
Little Egg Harbor · Ocean County
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 AM
Parade along Radio Road starting at St. Theresa's Church, ending at Veterans Memorial Park.
Wayne · Passaic County
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Parade kicks off at Ramapo Shopping Plaza (Valley Road & Hamburg Turnpike) and ends at the Wayne Valley Municipal Building.
Hillsborough · Somerset County
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Parade kicks off 10 a.m. from Town Hall along Floribunda Avenue to North School Field. After the parade, the field hosts food trucks, a main-stage music lineup, carnival and petting zoo.
Somerset · Somerset County
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 AM
5K community run honoring the fallen, part of the national Wear Blue: Run to Remember Memorial Day movement.
New Providence · Union County
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Annual parade kicks off on Springfield Avenue and continues to Academy Street. Refreshments after the parade at American Legion Post 433.
Roselle Park · Union County
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lineup 9 a.m. at Sherman Elementary School; parade 10 a.m., west on East Grant Avenue, right on Chestnut Street, ending at the Roselle Park Veterans Memorial Library for an outdoor memorial service. Grand Marshal Gerald 'Jerry' Vitale; Newark Mounted Police participate.
Union Township · Union County
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Parade begins at the VFW on High Street, with best viewing from Pearl Harbor Square on Stuyvesant Ave. Uptown String Band, floats, military units, Clydesdale horses, youth and civic organizations. Revolutionary War battle reenactment follows at 11:30 a.m. at Veterans Honor Roll Park; formal program at noon. 2026 Grand Marshal: Green Beret and Union FD firefighter/EMT Jake Fernandez.
Hackettstown · Warren County
Monday, May 25 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
157th annual parade hosted by American Legion Blue Ridge Post #164. Steps off 10 a.m. at Grand Ave. and Main St., proceeds down Route 46 to Mountain Avenue, concluding with a service at Union Cemetery. Held during America's 250th anniversary year.
Hammonton · Atlantic County
Monday, May 25 · 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Lineup 10 a.m. at Egg Harbor Road and Bellevue Ave. Parade through downtown Hammonton; ceremony follows at Veterans Memorial Park. Grand Marshal Sam Pino (Vietnam vet); guest speaker U.S. Navy CPO James Carney.
Ho-Ho-Kus · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Parade steps off 10:30 a.m. from Sheridan and Ardmore avenues to the War Memorial at East Franklin Turnpike.
Mantua · Gloucester County
Monday, May 25 · 10:30 AM
Parade begins at the corner of Mantua and Marion at 8:45 a.m., stops at Veteran's Corner in Wenonah Park and Wenonah Cemetery, continues to Mantua Methodist Cemetery, then ends at Veterans Plaza at the Mantua Township Municipal Building at 10:30 a.m. for the ceremony. Children's bike parade with prizes.
Readington Township · Hunterdon County
Monday, May 25 · 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Parade from King's Plaza Shopping Center along Route 523 to the Municipal Building, followed by refreshments at Pickell Park.
Allentown · Monmouth County
Monday, May 25 · 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Lions Club-sponsored parade along Main & High Streets featuring color guards, marching bands, first responders, bagpipe bands, antique cars, horseback riders and youth groups, followed by a ceremony at Newell School.
Chester · Morris County
Monday, May 25 · 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Procession and commemoration at 10:45 a.m.
Teaneck · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Memorial Day service at the Teaneck Municipal Green, 818 Teaneck Road.
Medford · Burlington County
Monday, May 25 · 11:00 AM
Parade and ceremony hosted by Medford VFW Post 7677, stopping at the town monument on Main Street and Freedom Park off Union Street.
Cape May · Cape May County
Monday, May 25 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ceremony at Soldiers and Sailors Park (Columbia Ave. & Gurney St.). At noon, USCG Training Center Cape May and Auxiliary Flotilla 82 perform a rifle salute and launch a flower boat from Gurney Street Beach.
Ocean City · Cape May County
Monday, May 25 · 11:00 AM
Community gathering at Veterans Memorial Park, 500 Wesley Avenue, to honor service members.
Wildwood · Cape May County
Monday, May 25 · 11:00 AM
Annual ceremony honoring the nation's fallen heroes, hosted by American Legion Post #184.
Glen Ridge · Essex County
Monday, May 25 · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Parade kicks off at Sherman Avenue & Baldwin Street and proceeds down Ridgewood Avenue.
Jersey City · Hudson County
Monday, May 25 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Annual Memorial Day Mass celebrated by Bishop Pedro Bismarck Chau honoring fallen heroes and active-duty military. Held outdoors at Holy Name Cemetery, 823 West Side Avenue, under a large canopy tent with seating provided. Part of the Archdiocese of Newark's 'Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes' commemoration. Open to the public.
Califon · Hunterdon County
Monday, May 25 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Memorial Day parade steps off 11 a.m. on School Street; full-scale Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall on display at Califon Island Park, 130 Bank Street, May 22-25, 2026 with opening ceremony Friday May 22.
Pennington · Mercer County
Monday, May 25 · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Parade along Main Street, passing South Main Street and Toll Gate Grammar School.
West Windsor · Mercer County
Monday, May 25 · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Line-up 10:30 a.m. at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South parking lot (Clarksville Road side); parade kicks off 11 a.m. and proceeds to the Municipal Building, where a ceremony follows.
New Brunswick / Highland Park · Middlesex County
Monday, May 25 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Memorial service 11 a.m. at Monument Square Park in New Brunswick; parade then marches down George Street, onto Albany Street, and across the Albany Street Bridge into Highland Park, ending at the Doughboy Monument.
Holmdel · Monmouth County
Monday, May 25 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Ceremony at 1 Memorial Lane (off PNC Bank Arts Center exit) honoring fallen service members, including the 1,563 New Jerseyans lost in the Vietnam War.
Boonton · Morris County
Monday, May 25 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. in Boonton.
Lake Hopatcong (Jefferson) · Morris County
Monday, May 25 · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
11 a.m. ceremony at the pavilion at American Legion Post 245 (210 Espanong Rd). Parade steps off 11:30 a.m. from Star of the Sea Church to East Shore Road to Cherry Road, ending at Brady Bridge with a wreath-throwing ceremony and salute.
Montville · Morris County
Monday, May 25 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Commemoration at the Tank Monument at Community Park (132 Changebridge Road).
Woodland Park · Passaic County
Monday, May 25 · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Parade from Glover Avenue and McBride Avenue along McBride to Memorial Drive; refreshments at Boys & Girls Club afterward.
Franklin Township · Somerset County
Monday, May 25 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Parade steps off 11 a.m. from New Brunswick Road to the Municipal Complex, followed by a ceremony at noon. Antique, classic and vintage vehicle owners invited.
Warren Township · Somerset County
Monday, May 25 · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Annual Memorial Day Parade starts at Washington Valley Road (behind Pheasant Run Plaza) and continues along Mt. Bethel Road and Mountain Boulevard, ending at the Municipal Center.
Newton · Sussex County
Monday, May 25 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Parade from Spring Street to Moran Street ending at Memory Park (111 Moran St.) for a remembrance ceremony.
Wyckoff · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Parade route along Wyckoff Ave. from Christian Cornerstone Church north to Main Street, right on Franklin Ave. to Town Hall. Refreshments and entertainment hosted by Fire Co. #1.
Pilesgrove · Salem County
Monday, May 25 · 11:45 AM
County-wide ceremony at Salem County War Veterans Memorial Park and Cemetery, 719 NJ-45, Pilesgrove. Salem American Legion Band performs.
Teaneck · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Annual street festival on Cedar Lane (American Legion Drive to Elm Avenue) with international food, 100+ exhibitors, kids' activities, contests and live entertainment. Free admission and parking.
Stone Harbor · Cape May County
Monday, May 25 · 12:00 PM
Parade begins at 99th Street and Third Avenue heading north, then east on 96th Street to the Women's Civic Club on 96th Street and the beach, where the ceremony takes place. Presented by American Legion Post #331.
Parsippany · Morris County
Monday, May 25 · 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Parade at noon on Sylvan Way & Route 202.
Knowlton · Warren County
Monday, May 25 · 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Memorial Day community picnic at Ramsaysburg Historic Homestead.
Bergenfield · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Parade kicks off at 12:30 p.m. at VFW Post 6467 and proceeds north to Bergenfield Borough Hall, 198 N. Washington Ave.
Fort Lee · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Live music by Thaddeus McGregor 1-2 p.m. and free screening of the 1951 film 'Halls of Montezuma' at 2:30 p.m. at Fort Lee Historic Park on Hudson Terrace.
Cranbury · Middlesex County
Monday, May 25 · 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Parade begins at South Main Street and Cranbury Station Road, proceeds north on Main Street to Plainsboro Road, then Maplewood Avenue, Park Place East, then south on Main Street, ending at Cranbury Fire House and Memorial Park.
South River · Middlesex County
Monday, May 25 · 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Parade begins at Main Street & Hillside Ave., proceeds onto Jackson Street, then Ferry Street, back onto Main Street, ending at the War Memorial Building.
Hawthorne · Passaic County
Monday, May 25 · 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Parade kicks off 1:30 p.m. at corner of Lafayette and Rea Avenues, south on Lafayette to Vreeland, west to Parmelee, south past Hawthorne High School to Diamond Bridge Avenue, east back to Borough Hall and the reviewing stand.
Ocean City · Cape May County
Monday, May 25 · 3:00 PM
One-minute pause for national unity at the Ocean City Music Pier; Taps performed by Greg Murphy of Taps For Veterans and broadcast on boardwalk speakers.
Morristown · Morris County
Monday, May 25 · 7:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Wreath-laying 7:45 a.m.; memorial service 10 a.m. at Morris Township Municipal Building (50 Woodland Ave); parade 10:30 a.m.
Ridgewood · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · 7:55 AM – 12:00 PM
Premier road race in northern NJ with 10K, 5K, Memorial Mile and Kids Fun Run. USATF-certified flat course starting and finishing at Veterans Memorial Field. Beer garden and kids activities at the finish.
Riverside · Burlington County
Monday, May 25 · 8:00 AM
5K Remembrance Run benefiting Riverside/Delran VFW 3020 starts 8 a.m. (1 W. Scott Street); packet pickup 6 a.m. at the Riverside Police Station. Memorial Day Parade and ceremonies follow.
North Brunswick · Middlesex County
Monday, May 25 · 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk at North Brunswick Community Park (Route 130 South); check-in 7:30 a.m., 5K starts 8 a.m., Children's Dash at 9 a.m. Patriotic-outfit contest with prizes.
Chatham · Morris County
Monday, May 25 · 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Ceremony of Honor at the War Memorial Monuments, Memorial Park.
Normandy Beach (Toms River) · Ocean County
Monday, May 25 · 8:00 AM
One-mile beachside route as part of the national Wear Blue: Run to Remember Memorial Day program.
Madison · Morris County
Monday, May 25 · 8:15 AM – 11:00 AM
Two pre-parade ceremonies (8:15 a.m. WWII/Korean War memorial at James Park; 8:30 a.m. WWI memorial at Lower James Park). Parade 9 a.m. from Lower James Park down Main Street to Hartley Dodge Memorial. Hosted by Madison Patriotic Celebrations Committee and American Legion Post 43.
Somerville · Somerset County
Monday, May 25 · 8:15 AM – 10:00 AM
Parade steps off at Culver Street and East High Street (WWI monument), proceeds west on High Street to N. Doughty Avenue, stops at the Fire Museum, then to West Main Street for a wreath placement, ending at Somerville New Cemetery for a ceremony at Veterans Circle around 9:30 a.m.
Hamilton Township · Mercer County
Monday, May 25 · 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Annual Groveville and Nottingham Memorial Day parades. Begins at Nottingham Way and Shady Lane, continues to Coleman Road, ending at Nottingham Fire Company. 2026 floats feature a Revolutionary War theme as part of Hamilton's America 250. 21-gun salute at Groveville United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Freehold Borough · Monmouth County
Monday, May 25 · 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Service of Reflection 8:30 a.m. at Elks Point. Parade kicks off at Brinkerhoff Avenue and Main Street, down Main to Broadway, left on Murray, left on Schanck, right on Monument, ending at the Monmouth County Courthouse parking lot. The oldest and largest Memorial Day parade in western Monmouth County, with 70+ units.
Absecon · Atlantic County
Monday, May 25 · 9:00 AM
Parade begins at American Legion, 560 New Jersey Ave., featuring VFW, Legion, local officials, the Oakcrest Marching Ambassadors, Girl Scouts and more. Ceremony at Veterans Park immediately follows.
Egg Harbor Township · Atlantic County
Monday, May 25 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Staging 8:30 a.m.; parade kicks off 9 a.m. at Diamond Drive, travels west on Zion Road to North Mount Airy Ave. and up Ocean Heights Ave. to Veterans Memorial Park for a ceremony.
Ventnor City · Atlantic County
Monday, May 25 · 9:00 AM
Greater Absecon Island VFW hosts ceremony at the City Hall flagpole, 6201 Ventnor Avenue.
Mount Holly · Burlington County
Monday, May 25 · 9:00 AM
Solemn community ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, organized jointly by local VFW and American Legion posts.
Avalon · Cape May County
Monday, May 25 · 9:00 AM
Parade begins at 33rd & Dune Drive and heads north on Dune Drive to 21st & Dune Drive, ending with a ceremony at Veterans Plaza. Presented by American Legion Post #331 and Borough of Avalon.
Vineland · Cumberland County
Monday, May 25 · 9:00 AM
Parade begins at Landis Avenue and Myrtle Street, west on Landis to Northwest Boulevard, north to Park Avenue and into Landis Park Veterans Circle for the ceremony. Refreshments at Semper Marine Detachment, 2041 W. Landis Ave. Rain plan: City Hall Council Chambers 10 a.m.
Bloomfield · Essex County
Monday, May 25 · 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Parade kicks off on Broad Street and proceeds to the Town Green, featuring veterans, community organizations, sports teams, classic cars and emergency services. Includes a car show.
Maplewood · Essex County
Monday, May 25 · 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Parade launches at 9 a.m. from CHS student lot at West Parker Avenue, winds up West Parker to Maplewood Avenue, through Maplewood Village, onto Baker Street, then Valley Street, ending at Maplewood Town Hall. Ceremony at Town Hall at 10 a.m.
Lambertville · Hunterdon County
Monday, May 25 · 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Parade forms at North Union and Cherry Streets, south on Union to Mount Hope, west to South Main, north to York, then west on York to Mary Sheridan Park for a remembrance ceremony.
Hightstown · Mercer County
Monday, May 25 · 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
103rd-plus annual parade begins on Stockton Street at Walter C. Black School and proceeds to the center of town.
Spring Lake Heights · Monmouth County
Monday, May 25 · 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Morning Memorial Day ceremony in the borough.
Butler / Bloomingdale · Passaic County
Monday, May 25 · 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Joint Bloomingdale & Butler Memorial Day Parade from Butler Park to Sloan Park.
Wanaque · Passaic County
Monday, May 25 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Midvale Cemetery ceremony 9 a.m.; parade lineup 9:15 a.m.; parade steps off 10 a.m. sharp. Rain or shine.
Vernon · Sussex County
Monday, May 25 · 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Vernon Township Memorial Day Parade begins 9 a.m. at the top of Main Street.
Cranford · Union County
Monday, May 25 · 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Parade assembles 8:30 a.m. at Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Ave.; steps off 9 a.m. Turns left on North Avenue, follows Eastman Street to Central Avenue and on to Memorial Park. Service 10-11 a.m. at Memorial Park on Springfield Avenue.
Belvidere · Warren County
Monday, May 25 · 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Memorial Day parade hosted by American Legion Post #131 in Belvidere.
Succasunna (Roxbury) · Morris County
Monday, May 25 · 9:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Lineup 9:15 a.m. at 25 Meeker Street. Parade 10 a.m. Ceremony 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial on Horseshoe Lake Island.
Somerville · Somerset County
Monday, May 25 · 9:25 AM – 4:40 PM
The annual Tour of Somerville, one of the oldest cycling events in the U.S., runs through downtown after the morning's Memorial Day parade and ceremony.
Old Tappan · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Parade steps off 9:30 a.m. from Northern Valley OT High School to Oakes Park on Central Avenue, concluding with a memorial ceremony.
Burlington City · Burlington County
Monday, May 25 · 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Parade departs City Hall, 525 High Street. New stop this year at St. Mary's Episcopal Church Cemetery to honor 14 Revolutionary War soldiers buried there. Concludes at the riverfront bandstand; children's bike parade follows.
Livingston · Essex County
Monday, May 25 · 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
9:30 a.m. Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at Memorial Oval across from Town Hall; parade at 10 a.m. on S. Livingston Avenue to Congressional Way. Rain plan moves ceremony to Livingston High School auditorium.
Toms River · Ocean County
Monday, May 25 · 9:30 AM
Annual American Legion Post 129 Memorial Day Parade along Main Street, Toms River.
Berkeley Heights · Union County
Monday, May 25 · 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Parade begins on Locust Avenue and ends at Veterans Memorial Park, where a ceremony honors fallen heroes. Free food and refreshments follow.
Summit · Union County
Monday, May 25 · 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Parade march begins 9:30 a.m. starting at 25 DeForest Avenue, proceeding to the Village Green. Ceremony 10 a.m. at Village Green with Summit High School marching band, rifle salute and wreath-laying, Taps, remarks by Mayor Elizabeth Fagan. Veterans receive commemorative coins; free refreshments.
Phillipsburg · Warren County
Monday, May 25 · 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Parade steps off 9:30 a.m. from Walters Park, proceeds to Shappell Park for a wreath laying and ceremony, then continues to Union Square for a joint ceremony on the Free Bridge with Easton, PA (bridge wreath toss).
Allendale · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
Annual borough Memorial Day parade and ceremony.
Carlstadt · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
Borough of Carlstadt Memorial Day parade.
Dumont · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
Borough of Dumont Memorial Day parade.
Edgewater · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
Borough of Edgewater Memorial Day march and service.
Emerson · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
Borough of Emerson Memorial Day ceremony.
Englewood · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
City of Englewood Memorial Day ceremony followed by parade.
Fair Lawn · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
Memorial Day parade with ceremony at Veterans Monument in Memorial Park.
Fort Lee · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
Memorial Day parade and ceremony in the Borough of Fort Lee.
Franklin Lakes · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
Borough of Franklin Lakes Memorial Day ceremony.
Hackensack · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
Bergen County Historical Society Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony in Hackensack.
Harrington Park · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
Annual borough Memorial Day parade.
Leonia · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
American Legion Post 1 (Leonia) Memorial Day parade and ceremony.
Mahwah · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
Annual parade through downtown Mahwah, concluding with a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park.
Montvale · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
Borough of Montvale Memorial Day service.
New Milford · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
Borough of New Milford Memorial Day parade and ceremony.
Northvale · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
Borough of Northvale Memorial Day parade and observances.
Palisades Park · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
Borough of Palisades Park Memorial Day parade and ceremony.
Ridgefield · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
Borough of Ridgefield Memorial Day parade and ceremonies.
Ridgefield Park · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
Village of Ridgefield Park Memorial Day service.
River Edge · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
Borough of River Edge Memorial Day ceremony.
Waldwick · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
Borough of Waldwick Memorial Day parade and ceremony.
Washington Township · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
Memorial Day parade through Washington Township (Bergen County).
Westwood · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
Borough of Westwood Memorial Day parade and service.
Woodcliff Lake · Bergen County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
Borough of Woodcliff Lake Memorial Day service and parade.
Cedar Grove · Essex County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
Memorial Day ceremony at Cedar Grove Community Park followed by a BBQ with food and ice cream.
Neptune City · Monmouth County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
Annual borough Memorial Day parade and ceremony honoring fallen service members.
Tuckerton · Ocean County
Monday, May 25 · time TBD
Narrated creek tour of Tuckerton Creek and Barnegat Bay aboard the Pohatcong II pontoon boat, with guides discussing culture, history and environment of the Pine Barrens and Barnegat Bay.