Wyckoff Memorial Day Parade Is May 25

Veterans, mothers of veterans, and deceased firefighters will be honored at the township’s annual Memorial Day ceremony.

A firefighter’s memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. at Firehouse No. 1, directly behind Town Hall. The service will honor all decreased Wyckoff firefighters.

A Veteran’s Memorial Service will be held on the green of the Wyckoff Reformed Church at the township’s War Memorial at 10 a.m.; all local Gold Star Mothers, Blue Star Mothers, veterans, and residents are invited. A parade will also be held at 11:30 a.m., officials said.

The theme of the parade is Sacrificing Their Tomorrows for Our Todays.

The parade begins at 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone church. The parade will proceed from the church and turn left on Wyckoff Avenue, and continue to the Ambulance Corps building where it will conclude.

Army Pvt. First Class Calvin Merrill will be the parade’s grand marshal. Air Force Lt. Col. Jonathan Bradley will give the memorial address.

In the event of rain, the parade will be canceled and the service will be held inside the church.