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Memorial Day Weekend Events In And Around Berkeley


• Berkeley - Sunday - Berkeley Shores Homeowners Civic Association will kick off their 19th annual Memorial Day Commemoration and Blessing of the Fleet at Channel Marker 39 in Barnegat Barnegat Bay. Boats will line up at the main lagoon in Berkeley Shores and proceed through the Amherst Beach inlet out into the bay. The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard will present colors and taps will be played. All are invited to a free picnic at 2 p.m. on Amherst Beach after the ceremonies.

• Berkeley - Sunday - the Silver/ Holiday VFW Post 10185 will hold their Memorial Day Ceremony at 1 p.m. in the Holiday City South Clubhouse on Santiago Drive.

• Berkeley - Monday - Bayville VFW Post 9503 will hold their annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. in the Grove behind the VFW Post on Veterans Blvd in Bayville.

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• Beachwood - Monday - Memorial Day Riverfest, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mayo Park. Event will feature a classic car show, antique engines,food, crafters, civic organizations and games for kids. Rain or shine.

• Ocean Gate - Monday - Memorial Day ceremony, 1 p.m., Veterans Park. In case of rain, ceremony will be held at Adrian Hall.


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