Covid Concerns Cancels Mendham's Labor Day Parade

MENDHAM, NJ - Mendham Borough may have made the decision to cancel their annual Labor Day Parade, and the Pastime Club has canceled their annual carnival, but officials said COVID-19 cannot stop all of their fun.

"With parade participants reduced to 50, as well as concern for our attendees to be able to socially distance we feel it’s best to hold off this year," officials said in a statement. "We will look forward to seeing you next year and will plan for the biggest and best parade ever marched down our Main Street."

And while the Pastime Club also felt the right thing to do is cancel their annual carnival, realizing that complying with NJ State requirements would be to risky a task to manage, the Borough Recreation Department and the Pastime Club have put some safe alternate fun in place.

All events will take place at Borough field where there should be plenty of room for everyone to enjoy in a safe manner on Monday, Sept. 7:

• 4- 9 p.m. Benito's Jersey Curbside eats (Food Truck)
• 4:30- 9 p.m. Kona Ice (Dessert Truck)
• 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Rob Trout and the Flounders Band Provided by Mendham Borough Recreation Department
• 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Cats and Dogs Band Provided by The Pastime Club
• 9:15 p.m. Pastime Club 50/50 drawing Provided by The Pastime Club
• 9:20 p.m. Fireworks Display Provided by The Pastime Club

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