Memorial Day Events Planned Throughout Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — Towns throughout New Jersey are set to honor active military members, veterans, and their families with parades, ceremonies and events this weekend, including those planned in Monmouth County.

For those who are looking for local Memorial Day events to attend this weekend, Patch has compiled a list of some of the events planned throughout the area.

Here are some of the Memorial Day events planned around Monmouth County:

Freehold’s 151st Memorial Day Parade
Elected officials, residents, veterans, visitors and more will gather at Elks Point on Monday, May 26, to honor those who died in service to the nation as Freehold begins its annual commemoration of Memorial Day.

The Service of Reflection will open the 151st Memorial Day Parade at 8:30 a.m., followed by the parade starting at 9:45 a.m. at Brinckerhoff Avenue and West Main Street.

To learn more, you can visit the Freehold Memorial Day Parade website or read Patch’s previous reporting:

• Service Of Reflection To Open Freehold Borough’s 151st Memorial Day Parade

Hazlet Memorial Day Service
Hazlet Township will host a ceremony of respect and remembrance on Monday, May 26, at the Memorial Garden next to the James J. Cullen Center.

The service is organized by the Hazlet VFW Post 4303 and will be followed by light refreshments. Seating will be limited and the event will begin at 10 a.m., rain or shine.

To learn more, you can visit the Hazlet Township website or Facebook page.

American Legion Post 434 Memorial Day Parade
On Monday, May 26, Manalapan Township will honor those who died in service to the nation with the American Legion Post 434’s Memorial Day Parade.

A brief ceremony will take place in the Veterans Walk of Honor outside of Town Hall at 1:45 p.m. Immediately after the ceremony at 2 p.m., attendees will begin to march in the American Legion Post 434 Memorial Day Parade.

The route of the parade will begin outside Town Hall at the corner of Freehold Road and Taylors Mill Road before proceeding to the Englishtown Veterans Monument at 15 Main Street.

To learn more, you can visit the Manalapan Township Facebook page.

Marlboro Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony
On Monday, May 26, Marlboro Township and the Veterans & Volunteers Committee will honor and remember those who died in service to the nation with a wreath-laying ceremony.

The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial at Town Hall, with light refreshments following the ceremony.

To learn more, you can visit the Marlboro Township Facebook page.

Colts Neck Memorial Day Parade
On Monday, May 26, Colts Neck will commemorate Memorial Day with its annual Memorial Day Parade Ceremony at Memorial Park and a picnic at Fire House #2.

The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Town Hall, pause with a ceremony at Memorial Park, and conclude at Fire House #2. The line of march will include military, local community groups, youth organizations and more.

To learn more about the Colts Neck Memorial Day Parade, you can visit their website.

Red Bank Memorial Day Ceremony
On Monday, May 26, Red Bank will honor military heroes with its annual Memorial Day Ceremony.

The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. at the Red Bank Veterans Monument, and residents are invited to have wreaths delivered ahead of the ceremony directly to the Red Bank Veterans Monument. In case of rain, the ceremony will be held at Red Bank Elks Lodge.

To learn more, you can visit the Red Bank Facebook page or website.

Shrewsbury Borough Annual Memorial Day Observance
Shrewsbury Borough will host their annual Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 26 at 11 a.m.

Attendees are invited to join the mayor and borough council at the event, which will be followed by light refreshments (sponsored by first responders) at Manson Park.

To learn more, you can visit the Shrewsbury Borough Facebook page or website.

Wall Township Memorial Day Ceremony
Wall Township will host its Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Wall Township Municipal Complex. The ceremony will honor those who served in the armed forces for the U.S.

To learn more, you can visit the Wall Township Facebook page or website.

Fair Haven River Rats Sailing Open House
For those looking to learn more about sailing with the Fair Haven River Rats Sailing programs, you can check out their Memorial Day Open House on Monday.

From 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., the public is invited to join the organization for the open house and spend an afternoon by the water. River Rats members will be in attendance to talk about their sailing and membership programs.

To learn more, you can visit the River Rats Sailing website or read Patch’s previous reporting:

• Fair Haven Sailing Organization To Host Memorial Day Open House

Active Military, Veterans Discount At Rumson Restaurant
From Friday, May 23 through Sunday, May 25, the Red Horse by David Burke in Rumson will be offering 25% off food and beverages to active military, veterans and their guests.

The discount applies to all food and beverages purchased during operating hours and can be redeemed by presenting current military ID, veterans ID or veterans designation on a drivers’ license. Reservations are recommended.

To learn more, you can visit the Red Horse website or read Patch’s previous reporting:

• Monmouth County Restaurant To Honor Active Military, Veterans With Special Discount