May 23 2008
Local Memorial Day Events
The The Star-Ledger put together a nice list of local events. I have pulled out some highlights but the full list can be found here.
Holmdel
This year’s Memorial Day ceremony will include the announcement of two names added to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, presentation of two scholarships to New Jersey high school seniors and the induction of one Vietnam Veteran into the memorial’s “In Memory” program, 11 a.m. Monday, New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation, 1 Memorial Lane. Call (732) 335-0033.Keyport
The Keyport Centennial Memorial Day parade will begin on Beers Street then end at Fireman’s Park. There will be a competition of floats with trophies awarded to the winners. Local businesses will offer “Centennial Specials” for the day. Festivities begin at 2 p.m. Saturday. Fireman’s Park is at the corners of West Front Street and American Legion Drive. Call (732) 739-5138.Long Branch
The city’s Memorial Day services will begin at 9 a.m. Monday with a gathering at Fireman’s Field. Then at 9:45 a.m. there will be a wreath laying ceremony at West End Beach. At 10:15 a.m. everyone will gather at Jerry Morgan Park on Liberty Street between Broadway and Joline Avenue. Then at 11 a.m. at City Hall there will be the annual Memorial Day services and announcement of essay contest winners. Ending with an open house at VFW Post 2140 on Willow Avenue. Call (732) 571-6542.Ocean Grove
In the spirit of the Memorial Day holiday, Ocean Grove will kick off its summer entertainment season with a free concert by The Atlantic Wind Ensemble titled “America, One Nation Under God,” 8 p.m. Saturday, Great Auditorium, 54 Pilgrim Pathway. Call (800) 965-9324.
If you know any others please let us know.
Have a great holiday weekend!
I wrote a post entitled “77 Thoughtful resources for Memorial Day” on my blog - hope you find it useful!
Best wishes,
Barbara