Friday, May 23
Atlantic County Veterans Memorial Program
Estell Manor Park 109 Route 50 S.
The public is invited to honor the sacrifice and service of its fallen military veterans in a program to be held at the Richard E. Squires Veterans Cemetery. Vietnam Army veteran John Dorrity, president of the National and New Jersey Association of Veteran Service Officers, will provide the keynote address. The program will also feature the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Color Guard, Atlantic County Corrections Officers’ Honor Guard, and Sandpipers’ Pipes & Drums.
Monday, May 26
Absecon Parade
9 a.m.
Absecon Firehouse 544 New Jersey Ave.
Lineup at the Firehouse parking lot at 8:15 a.m. A contest for Best Decorated Bike will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a special guest judge, followed by the start of the parade at 9 a.m. Helmets are required. For the full parade route and more information, please email cparker@abseconnj.gov.
Atlantic City Ceremony
12 p.m.
All Wars Memorial Building 1510 Adriatic Ave.
Councilman Kaleem Shabazz invites the public to Atlantic City’s Memorial Day Ceremony, recognizing and honoring Vietnam Era Veterans, with Guest Speaker Charles Garrett, Vietnam Veteran and Former Atlantic County Commissioner, with Music by Rick Cason and the Vietnam Veterans. Refreshments will be provided.
Egg Harbor City Service
10 a.m.
Lincoln Park White Horse Pike & Buffalo Ave.
The event will feature performances by the Cedar Creek High School Marching Band, under the direction of Valerie Adams, and the Ceder Creek HS 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. Hosted by the City of Egg Harbor, Rudolph Elmer Post 158 American Legion and Auxiliary and the Richard McAnney VFW Post 5341.
Egg Harbor Township Parade and Ceremony
9 a.m.
Zion Rd. to Veterans Memorial Park on Ocean Heights Ave.
Join the Egg Harbor Township Veteran’s Advisory Board for its annual Memorial Day Parade. Staging of marchers and vehicles will begin at 8:30, and 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 afterwards. Additionally, two F-16 Fighter Jets will do a flyover in memory of our fallen.
Linwood 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 Laural Ave. to All Wars Memorial Park.
Longport Parade and Ceremony
11 a.m.
33rd & Atlantic Ave. to 35th & Ventnor Ave. to Reed Park
American Legion Post 469 will host its annual parade, starting at 33rd & Atlantic, turning down 35th Ave. to Ventnor Ave. and proceeding to Thomas B. Reed Park near the Longport Bridge. This year’s guest speaker is U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Roger Hopkins. Following the ceremony, a traditional hot dog picnic will follow behind Borough Hall.
Margate Parade and Ceremony
10 a.m.
Ventnor Ave. from Union to Mansfield Ave.
Parade line up will begin at 9:15 a.m. at Margate City Hall, 8900 Winchester Ave. The parade will begin at 10 a.m., proceeding to Ventnor Ave. and north along the Parkway. Following the parade, a ceremony will take place at All Wars Memorial Park on the Margate Parkway. Hosted by the Margate Mothers Association.
Northfield Memorial Day Ceremony
9:30 a.m.
Veterans Park 1913 Oak Ave.
The City of Northfield will host its Annual Memorial Day Ceremony. Seating is limited. Pease bring a chair if you wish to sit. For more information, contact Shannon at 609-641-2832.
Ocean City 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 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 Ashley Mathers at 609-927-9088 ext. 137.
Ventnor 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.
