Fireworks Being Considered In Cranford; Memorial Parade Back On

CRANFORD, NJ — After initially canceling the Memorial Day Parade, the township of Cranford says it is planning a limited in-person event on May 31. The town is also discussing whether it will hold fireworks this year.

In a newsletter summarizing recent Township Committee activities, Mayor Kathleen Prunty wrote, "A modified Memorial Day parade and ceremony will be held to honor service members, particularly Cranford residents, who lost their lives serving our country. Details will be announced."

For now, the parade will be held May 31 at 9 a.m. on the same parade route as past years. "Please socially distance when watching the parade," says a current flyer.

Here is the story from April with information about the virtually ceremony initially planned. Cranford Memorial Parade Canceled Due To COVID

After the story ran, a resident posted at the bottom, questioning why it couldn't be held in person. "So Cranford can host a Cran-tucky event — which by the way is great — but we cannot have the Memorial Day Parade? " she asked.

Fireworks talk

Also according to the newsletter, "Discussion ensued about the fireworks display with safety concerns, including ability to maintain distancing. The mayor said that each of us appreciates the fireworks but like other events, the township is making decisions with uncertainty about what the coming weeks and months will bring. Deputy Mayor Andrews will follow up with Public Safety officials and report back to Township Committee (this discussion took place before new CDC guidelines)."

Read the most current New Jersey outdoor gathering guidance here. Size limits will be removed as of May 19.

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