Cranford Memorial Day Parade Will Be Held Monday

CRANFORD, NJ — The annual Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday.

Line up begins at the Community Center, 220 Walnut Ave. in Cranford at 8:30 a.m. and marching commences at 9 a.m. ending with a traditional memorial ceremony at Memorial Park on Springfield Avenue between Riverside Drive and Central Avenue at 10 a.m.

Joining the line of march is: VFW Color Guard, The Grand Marshal James Silkensen, United States Army, VFW Post #335, Cranford High School Band, Flag bearers carried by Boy Scout Troops 75 and 80, The Mayor and Township Committee, Cranford Police, Cranford Fire Department, Cranford First Aid Squad, Cranford Council Knights Of Columbus, Union County Pipes and Drums Band, Cranford Historical Society, Crane’s FORD D.A.R. Hillside Ave. Band, Cranford Democratic Club, Azure-Masada Lodge #22, Cranford Republican Club, Mayor & Council of Borough of Garwood, Garwood Fire Department, Garwood First Aid Squad, American Lab Rescue, Sunny Acres Civic Group, Shining Stars, Cranford Elks #2006 Motorcycle Club, Car Group and other vehicles, Orange Ave. Band, Cranford Community of Girl Scouts, Boy Scout Troops 75 & 80, Cub Packs 75 & 103, Cranford Lacrosse Club, Cranford Baseball & Softball League, Cranford Soccer, and the Cranford Hockey Club.

The Cranford High School Madrigal Ensemble and the Cranford High School Band will provide musical selections at the ceremony.

In case of inclement weather, services only will be held at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Ave. at 10 a.m.

A limited number of American stick flags will be distributed to those along the parade route.

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