The Spirit of Princeton held the annual Memorial Day Parade and Dedication Ceremony on Saturday, featuring veteran’s groups, marching bands, civic and youth groups, all marching up Nassau Street to honor those who have died in military service to their country.¶
Nearly three dozen groups took part in the parade, including Princeton police and fire departments, American Legion Post 76; veterans and assorted military vehicles; MacGregor Pipe Band; government officials and dignitaries; Princeton Girl Choir; Patriotic Bicycle Brigade; New Jersey USA Ambassador Pageant; South Brunswick Girl Scout Troop; Colonial Musketeers Fife & Drum Corps; St. Paul School Cub Scout Pack 1880; Trenton Central High School JROTC; Burlington City High School Blue Devils Band; Little League / Girls Softball; 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment; Princeton Cub Scout Pack 43; Princeton Boy Scout Troop 43; Hightstown High School Rams Band; Princeton Girl Scouts of Southern and Central Jersey; Sunshine Foundation “Sunshine Express.”¶
New additions for 2016 included the Knights of Columbus (Princeton Council); St. Paul School; and the Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps (a Princeton-based marching band).¶
The parade was produced and financed by the Spirit of Princeton, a charitable non-profit group of local residents dedicated to bringing the community together through a variety of civic events, such as the Memorial Day Parade, Flag Day Ceremony, and the Veterans’ Day Ceremony. Donations to Spirit of Princeton are encouraged to ensure the future of these events. See the spiritofprinceton.org for information on how to donate.¶
