March. Lay A Wreath. Join In Manchester's Memorial Day Parade

Manchester Township is preparing to honor those who gave their lives fighting for the United States with its annual Memorial Day parade.

The parade is set for Memorial Day, Monday, May 25.

It will begin at the intersection of Monroe Avenue and Bayonne Avenue at 10 a.m. and proceed to the World War II Memorial Park, located at Lake Road in Whiting.

At the memorial, guest speakers will offer remarks commemorating the day.

Parade participants will gather at 9:15 a.m. at Monroe Avenue and Bayonne Avenue.

The township also is inviting children to adorn their bicycles with patriotic decorations and take part in the parade. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated bicycles. All children who participate are required to wear a proper bicycle helmet.

Groups are invited to march in the parade. The township also welcomes all to place wreaths or flowers at the memorial.

Any group that would like to place a wreath at the memorial should call the Department of Recreation at 732-657-8121, ext. 5102 to register.