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Manchester Announces Memorial Day Ceremony Plans
The township will honor U.S. military members who gave their lives in service to the country with a ceremony at the World War II Memorial.
MANCHESTER, NJ — Manchester Township will hold a Memorial Day ceremony to honor those who gave their lives in service in the U.S. military.
The ceremony is set for 10 a.m. May 31 at the World War II Memorial Park on Lake Road in Whiting.
Because New Jersey announced the change in outdoor gathering limitations so close to Memorial Day, the township was not able to organize a parade in time, so there will only be the commemoration at the war memorial this year, Manchester recreation department officials said.
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Residents are welcome to place wreaths or flowers at the memorial. Groups that would like to place one should call the recreation department at 732-657-8121, ext. 5102, to be added to the list.
"We hope to see many of Manchester’s residents at this community event honoring those who proudly served our country," officials said.
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Social distancing will be urged and masks should be worn if it cannot be maintained.
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