Memorial Day parades return in these Union County towns
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A year after the COVID-19 pandemic halted nearly all outdoor community events, Memorial Day parades will again be held in Clark, Roselle Park and Summit.
Clark s annual parade will kick off 9 a.m. May 31 on Nassau Street and will end at Arthur L. Johnson High School on Westfield Avenue where a service will be held The purpose of Memorial Day is to memorialize the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. We spend time remembering those who lost their lives and could not come home, reflecting on their service and why we have the luxury and freedom that we enjoy today. Remember to fly your American flag on this day, Ralph Bernardo, the parade committee chairman, said in a statement on the township website.
Bergen County
In Wyckoff, Memorial Day events in 2021 are being observed with the idea “Always Remember and Honor the Fallen. The Township has asked participants to refrain from attending if they show signs or symptoms of COVID-19. No refreshments served after the parade this year.
8:30 a.m. - Firefighter s Memorial Service: Firehouse No. 1, behind Town Hall
10 a.m.- Veteran s Memorial Service: lawn of Wyckoff Reformed Church on Wyckoff Avenue
11:30 a.m - Memorial Day Parade: It starts from Wyckoff Reformed Church and ends at Town Hall.
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Hudson County
Bayonne’s parade will return in 2022, with a change of leadership from the longtime Memorial Day Parade Committee. Instead, a city-organized event by a committee assembled by Mayor Jimmy Davis, as reported by NJ.com.