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Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony Celebrated In Bridgewater

The parade and ceremony was held in the Bradley Gardens section of the Township on Monday.

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Bradley Gardens Volunteer FD's newest truck was just one of many first responder vehicles in this parade. (Thom Horvath)
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Flag bearers lead the parade down Old York Road. (Thom Horvath)
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Bridgewater Raritan HS's Marching Band. (Thom Horvath)
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Two members laid the Country Hills FD wreath and honored those fallen servicemen and women with a salute. (Thom Horvath)
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Gerald Abrego Unit 327 from Bradley Gardens was also a parade participant. (Thom Horvath)
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(Courtesy of Elana Barkley)
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(Courtesy of Elana Barkley)
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(Courtesy of Elana Barkley)

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Monday's weather provided spectators with comfortable temperatures and sunny skies to enjoy Bradley Gardens' annual Memorial Day Parade.

The parade's route along Old York Road was lined with spectators recording the parade on their cell phones while others applauded the passing groups.

Bradley Gardens first responders led a procession of participating area first responders' vehicles.

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Bridgewater Raritan High School's marching band, the Dawn Patrol, and Bradley Gardens Little League teams were some of the many groups in this parade.

When the parade ended at Ardmaer Park, a ceremony honoring those servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice with a number of organizations laying wreaths to honor them.

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— Submitted by Thom Horvath

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