BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield gave a warm salute to its military veterans on Wednesday.
The township's annual Veterans Day parade kicked off at the corner of Broad Street and Hoover Avenue, proceeding South along Broad Street to Pitt Street. Following the ceremony, veterans were invited to a luncheon at Town Pub on Broad Street.
>> See photos from the parade in the above gallery, courtesy of Steve Moctezuma
The Bloomfield Township Council issued a proclamation in recognition of the holiday at their meeting on Monday, inviting several local veterans to the council chambers.
The Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs shared photos of other local veterans on social media, recognizing them for their service.
"The military men and women who serve and protect the U.S. come from all walks of life; they are parents, children, grandparents, friends, neighbors and coworkers and are integral members of our community," township officials stated.
"Bloomfield has a long-storied history of residents answering the call of duty and it's important that we honor our veterans not just on Veterans Day, but every day as we all know that our freedom isn't free," the township added.
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