Westfield To Host Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony

WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield is inviting the community to come together on Monday, May 26, to commemorate the meaning of Memorial Day and remember those lost.

The day's events will begin with the traditional ceremony at 10 a.m. in Memorial Plaza to honor fallen heroes.

The parade will then process down East Broad Street and turn left on North Euclid, ending in Mindowaskin Park.

The Westfield Police Department will then escort all participating veterans to Fairview Cemetery for the annual solemn service held there.

Following the parade, all members of the public are invited for a gathering in Mindowaskin Park, and the American Legion will also host its annual barbecue with music and entertainment.

𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:

• FUMC Bells: Jack Panosh
• Presentation of Colors: Westfield Police Honor Guard and Westfield Fire Honor Guard
• Pledge of Allegiance
• National Anthem: Westfield High School Marching Band
• America the Beautiful: Kerry Stubs
• Opening Prayer: Msgr. Tom Nydegger, St. Helen's Roman Catholic Church
• Mayoral Remarks: Mayor Shelley Brindle
• Guest Remarks: Allen Betau, American Legion Post 3Guest Remarks: COL William F. Morris, New Jersey Army National Guard
• Grand Marshal: COL Dennis J. Dougherty, United States Army Retired
• Amazing Grace: Patrick Carey, Westfield Fire Department Bagpiper
• Presentation of Wreaths at Memorials
• Musket Salute: 69th NYSV Historical Association
• Taps: Dr. Ted Schlossberg, New Jersey Workshop for the Arts
• Closing Prayer: Pastor Alison V. Philip, Chaplain, Westfield Police Department
• God Bless America: Kerry Stubbs

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• 9:15 - All parade participants to line up on North Avenue near Memorial Plaza
• 10:00 - Memorial Day traditional solemn ceremony in Memorial Plaza
• 10:45 - Parade begins down East Broad Street and proceeds left onto Euclid Avenue, ending at Mindowaskin Park
• 11:30 - Memorial Day service at Fairview Cemetery (1100 E Broad Street)
• 11:30 - 1:00 - Community gathering in Mindowaskin Park with food and entertainment
• 2:00 - 5:00 - Picnic with live music and entertainment at the American Legion Hall (1003 North Avenue)

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The day's events will proceed rain or shine, unless thunderstorms or other hazardous weather conditions are present. In that case, the Town will update residents via Nixle, social media, and the Town website if events have to be canceled.