Seasonal & Holidays
Memorial Day 2016: Cranford Parade
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Cranford, NJ -- Considering going away for Memorial Day weekend? Wait until you hear what the Cranford has planned to celebrate the lives and memories of the United States' fallen soldiers.
The Cranford Recreation and Parks Department announces its annual Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 30.
Line up begins at the Community Center, 220 Walnut Ave in Cranford at 8:30 a.m. and marching commences at 9:00 a.m. ending with a traditional memorial ceremony at Memorial Park on Springfield Avenue between Riverside Drive and Central Avenue at 10:00 a.m.
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Joining the line of march is: VFW Color Guard, The Grand Marshal John Abdul, United States Army, VFW Post #335, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Vietnam Veterans of America #779, 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, Military Transport Association, Cranford Historical Society, Hillside Ave. Band, Cranford Democratic Club, Azure-Masada Lodge #22 F & AM, Azure Chapter #87 Order of the Eastern Star, Union Chapter DeMolay, Cranford Republican Club, Mayor & Council, Borough of Garwood, Garwood Fire Department, Garwood First Aid Squad, 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 & 175, 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.
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In case of inclement weather, services only will be held at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue at 10:00 a.m.
A limited number of American stick flags will be distributed to those along the parade route. Please make sure to waive your flags to show support of the various groups as they pass by.
For further information, call the Recreation & Parks Department at 709- 7283.
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