LAMBERTVILLE Monday, May 28, the city will continue its long-standing tradition of honoring veterans who served their country with the Memorial Day parade and a commemorative ceremony immediately following the parade at Mary Sheridan Park.
The Memorial Day Parade Committee has announced that World War II veterans will be grand marshals for this event. Information about the vets will be available at a later date.
All participants are asked to start arriving at 8:15 a.m. at the parking lot of the CVS pharmacy on Cherry Street. Emergency service vehicles are asked to arrive at 8:30 a.m. and start lining up on the west side of South Main Street, north of the Cherry Street intersection.
Community organizations are encouraged to attend and participate. Students of the area schools are welcome to join in with floats, bands and decorated bicycles.
Step-off is at 9 a.m. sharp with the lineup starting at the corner of North Union and Cherry streets. The parade route will stay the same as in previous years, starting at North Union and Cherry streets, traveling south on Union Street to Mount Hope Street, then north on Main Street to York Street and ending at Mary Sheridan Park.
Mayor David Del Vecchio and City Council members will host a memorial commemorative ceremony honoring all those who served their country with a special guest speaker in Mary Sheridan Park.
Immediately following the ceremony, all are invited to the American Legion for the annual picnic.
All questions regarding the parade should be directed to the clerk’s office by calling 397-0110 or sending an email to [email protected].
