Nutley Memorial Day Events 2018: Parade, Ceremony, History Walk

NUTLEY, NJ — Nutley town officials have released the details for the 2018 Memorial Day parade and remembrance ceremony, which will take place on Monday, May 28, weather permitting.

According to a municipal news release, the Nutley War Memorials Remembrance Ceremony will start at 7:30 a.m. at VFW Post 493. Following the Remembrance Ceremony, there will be a ceremony honoring fallen Nutley firefighters at the Public Safety Building at 10:30 a.m.

The Memorial Day Parade opening ceremonies and welcome will begin at 11 a.m. at the Park Oval. The parade route is the same as previous years – Chestnut Street to Passaic Avenue to Centre Street to Franklin Avenue, with the reviewing stage in front of JHW Middle School. The Rev. Pam Bakal will offer the prayers at the opening ceremonies. This year’s grand marshal is John P. McGuire.

Mayor Joseph Scarpelli and the Nutley Board of Commissioners said they will be inviting family members of soldiers, both past and present, to march in the parade. They are collecting names of community members who are currently serving. The names will be added to an already-existing banner, which will prodly be carried throughout the parade and displayed on the Nutley Park Oval fence outside of the Town Hall.

“The Memorial Day Parade serves as a tribute to honor all of our U.S. service men and women who have honorably served and made the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation” Scarpelli said. “We would also like to thank the Patriots Club for placing American Flags on the veteran’s gravestones at the cemeteries in town.”

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A WALK IN THE PARK

As part of the Memorial Day weekend, the Nutley Historical Society will sponsor a tour titled “A Walk In The Park” on Sunday, May 27.

The tour, led by Nutley Museum director John Simko, begins at 9 a.m. at the Mud Hole (near the intersection of Passaic Avenue and Vreeland Avenue) and travels along the Third River. According to event organizers, Simko will discuss the river’s role in Nutley’s history as a source for early industry, as inspiration for world-renowned artists, as a symbol of civic pride, as an important boundary marker, and as a fitting memorial to the town’s war veterans.

“A Walk in the Park” ends at 11 a.m. inside Nutley’s first brick schoolhouse (now the Nutley Historical Society and Museum) where refreshments will be served. The museum will be open and tour-related pieces from our archives will be on display.

“A Walk in the Park” is free but is limited to 30 people and requires registration. Participants can register for the tour by emailing johnsimko1014@gmail.com or by calling 973-752-8984 and leaving a message with their phone number or e-mail address. Participants will receive confirmation via e-mail or a phone call.

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