Pakistan Day Parade Rescheduled For Sept. 1 In Edison

EDISON, NJ — The annual Pakistan Day parade which was scheduled to take place on Sunday, will now be held on Sept. 1, organizers said.

The parade was postponed due to rain and thunderstorms in the forecast.

This year, the parade will be returning to Oak Tree Road where there will be pre-parade festivities including flag-raising, speeches from elected officials/dignitaries, free halwa puri, and more.

The parade will begin in Woodbridge making its way to 99 Wood Ave., Edison where there will be a "mela" or festival to end the celebrations.

The event will also include food vendors who will serve an enticing array of Pakistani sweets and delicacies, like falooda, samosas, biryani and chai.

Additionally, vendors will be showcasing clothing and jewelry from different regions of Pakistan.

For younger attendees, there will be a magic show, face painting, kiddie rides, kite flying, and balloons.

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