Cranford ‘Big Wheels’ Parade Returns In 2023

CRANFORD, NJ - Truck lovers and big wheel aficionados, rejoice.

Cranford Big Wheels On Parade is set to take place this year on Sunday, March 26 at 11 a.m., featuring at least 30 police, fire, first aid, and large business vehicles.

Sponsored by HomeGotOwned Mortgages and MWT Builders and hosted by Cranford Community Connection (the organizing body behind the likes of Tuff Paddle, Pooch Plunge, and Porchfest), the parade will start at the Orange Avenue Pool and continue around town (see parade route below).

Sensory-friendly areas without lights and sirens will be available at Memorial Park and Unami Park.

For a unique photo op, families can stop by Cranford Firehouse Parking lot (Lot 1 at the corner of Springfield Avenue & North Union Avenue) at the end of the event around 12:30 p.m. to get pictures with various police and fire vehicles.

For more on the Cranford Community Connection, check their Facebook page.