Motorcade To Replace Canceled John Basilone Parade

RARITAN, NJ — This year instead of the usual parade, a motorcade will drive through the streets of Raritan in honor of John Basilone on Sept. 20.

The John Basilone Parade Committee is looking for "military vehicles" and "vehicles with military personnel riding in it" to be in this motorcade.

All vehicles for the motorcade will line up at 12:15 p.m. on Prospect Avenue (off First Avenue where the Washington School used to be) and then at 1 p.m. begin to drive through the streets of Raritan. A route will be released as it gets closer to the event.

The motorcade will end around 2 p.m. at the Basilone Statue where a short (and safe) ceremony will be held.

In the motorcade, there will be police cars, fire trucks, a brass band (playing on a flatbed truck), and various other vehicles.

For those interested in being apart of the motorcade, email basiloneparade@gmail.com or call Co-Chairman Bruce Doorly at 908-581-1917.

The 39th Annual John Basilone Memorial Parade for 2020 was initially canceled due to coronavirus concerns. Read More: John Basilone Memorial Parade Canceled Due To Coronavirus

The annual parade honors Raritan local and National World War II hero, Marine Sergeant John Basilone.

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