Monday, May 27
Absecon Memorial Day Parade and Patriotic Bicycle Brigade
9 a.m.
Absecon Firehouse 544 New Jersey Ave.
Join the City of Absecon at the Firehouse parking lot. Lineup will start at 8:15 a.m. and the contest will start at 8:30 a.m. Helmets are required. Prizes will be awarded in multiple categories. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. with members of the VFW, Legion, local officials, Oakcrest Marching Ambassadors, Girl Scouts and more. The parade will take place on New Jersey Ave. traveling south to Station Ave. north along Shore Rd. and left onto Church St. The American Legion will host Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Park thereafter.
Atlantic City Memorial Day Observance
12 p.m.
Brown Memorial Park 135 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Honorable Kaleem Shabazz invites the public to remember and honor those who served. This year’s keynote speaker will be presented by Arthur Freeman, U.S. Air Force (Retired). In the event of inclement weather, the observance will be moved to City Hall Council Chambers at 1301 Bacharach Blvd.
Egg Harbor City Memorial Day Service
10 a.m.
Lincoln Park White Horse Pike & Buffalo Ave.
Hosted by the City of Egg Harbor along with the Rudolph Elmer Post 158 American Legion and Auxiliary and the Richard McAnney VFW Post 5341. The event will feature performances by the Cedar Creek High School Marching Band, under the direction of Valerie Adams, and the Cedar Creek High School Select Choir, directed by Jim Goodrich. The public is invited to Egg Harbor City Fire Dept. Fire Hall following the event for refreshments and hot dogs.
Egg Harbor Township Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
9 a.m.
Zion Rd. to Veterans Memorial Park on Ocean Heights Ave.
Join the Egg Harbor Township Veterans Advisory Board for its annual Memorial Day Parade. Staging of marchers and vehicles will begin at 8:30. The parade will commence at 9 a.m. starting at Diamond Dr., traveling west on Zion Rd. to North Mount Airy Ave. and continuing up Ocean Heights Ave. to Veterans Memorial Park, where a ceremony will be held afterward. Additionally, two F-16 Fighter Jets will do a flyover.
Linwood Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
10 a.m.
Shore Rd. and Laurel Ave. to All Wars Memorial Park
Hosted by the Linwood Board of Recreation. The parade will start at 10 a.m., traveling down Shore Rd. from Laurel Ave. to All Wars Memorial Park. Members of the Legion Riders, Mainland Band, Military Vehicles, Linwood Fire and Police Departments, and other groups will participate. At approximately 10:30 a.m. a ceremony will be held along with a flyover by the 177th Fighter Wing.
Longport Memorial Day Parade and Program
11 a.m.
33rd & Atlantic Ave. to 35th & Ventnor Ave. to Reed Park
American Legion Post 469 will kick off its program with a flyover of two F-16 “Fighting Falcon” fighter jets. The parade will start at 33rd & Atlantic, turn down 35th Ave. to Ventnor Ave. and proceed to Thomas B. Reed Park near the Longport Bridge. Following the ceremony, a traditional hot dog picnic will follow behind Borough Hall. Residents and visitors can learn more at www.longportnj.gov.
Margate Mothers Memorial Day Parade
10 a.m.
Ventnor Ave. from Union to Mansfield Ave.
This event is hosted by the Margate Mothers Association. Lineup begins at Margate City Hall, 8900 Winchester Ave., at 9:15. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. Following the parade, a ceremony will take place at All Wars Memorial Park on the Margate Parkway. Learn more at www.margatehasmore.com.
Northfield Memorial Day Ceremony
10 a.m.
Veterans Park 1913 Oak Ave.
The City of Northfield will host its Annual Memorial Day Ceremony. Please bring a chair if you would like to sit.
Ocean City Memorial Day Service
11 a.m.
Veterans Memorial Park Wesley Ave. between 5th & 6th St.
Join Ocean City in honoring all who served and those who gave their lives for our country. For more information, visit www.oceancityvacation.com.
Somers Point Memorial Day Parade and Service
11 a.m.
Dawes Ave. and Shore Rd. to City Hall and Patriots Park
The parade will start at Dawes Ave, School, traveling south along Shore Rd., continuing past City Hall, and up to Patriots Park. Participants will include vehicles, bands, and walkers. At the conclusion of the parade, the public is invited to attend the ceremony at Patriots Park. For information on how to participate, please contact Doug Shallcross at dshallcross@spgov.org or call (609) 833-5428.
Ventnor Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
9 a.m.
City Hall Atlantic & Cambridge Ave.
Join Ventnor City at the flagpole for a ceremony honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
