Ridgewood And Glen Rock Events, Closures Scheduled For Veterans Day

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Several events will take place in Ridgewood and Glen Rock for Veterans Day.

"Many people confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day," said the federal Veterans Administration. "Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor all those who served honorably in the military – in wartime or peacetime."

In Ridgewood

On Wednesday, American Legion Post 53 will host a service in Ridgewood honoring all veterans who served in the armed forces to protect American freedoms.

The service will begin at 11 a.m., the time of the signing of the Armistice ending World War I on Nov. 11, 1918. It will take place at Memorial Park at Van Neste Square.

"Residents are invited to join American Legion Post 53 for its annual Veterans Day ceremony honoring the men and women who have served in our nation's armed forces," the township said.

The veterans will also enjoy an annual breakfast at Ridgewood High School at 8 a.m. on Thursday, and will host an educational panel at the school on Friday morning.

Meanwhile, Village Hall and other offices and departments, except for emergency services, will be closed on Wednesday to observe the holiday.

There will be no garbage, recycling or bulk refuse collection, and the Recycling Center will be closed.

More information on those closures is here.

The Health Department will be holding a virtual event that night, Listening To Your Blood: Anemia Uncovered.

In Glen Rock

All residents are invited to the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Rock (corner of Doremus Avenue and Rock Road) at 11:11 a.m. on Wednesday.

Participants will then walk/drive to Harding Plaza for another ceremony at the Veterans Memorial by Borough Hall. More information is here.

Borough Hall and the recycling center will be closed. More information is here.