Middletown Memorial Day Parade Is May 31, From Bayshore Middle

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — At a time when some New Jersey towns — like Rumson — are canceling their Memorial Day parades due to lingering COVID concerns, the Middletown Memorial Day parade is still going strong!

Middletown's Memorial Day parade will kick off at 10 a.m. Monday, May 31 from Bayshore Middle School at 834 Leonardville Road, Middletown, NJ 07748. The parade route is below; the parade should end at 12 noon.

Read all the way through for important info from Middletown Township: The parade will consist of elected officials, antique cars, our first responder vehicles and new this year, bicycle riders!

A few changes have been made for 2021 in order to adhere to COVID-19 policies and guidelines. First, we ask that all spectators respect social distancing from your neighbors and friends along the parade route. Second, along with the Color Guard, the only people permitted to walk in the parade are Middletown elected officials. Scout groups, sports teams and other walkers who normally participate are invited to join us in our "bike section" by riding their bikes!

All bikers under 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult who is also required to ride. Bikers should be able to ride the full route, which is approximately two miles. Lastly, the end of the parade route is altered slightly in order to end coming up the main driveway at Croydon Hall.

A trumpeter will be on site at Croydon Hall to play "Taps" as the parade returns.

We respectfully ask the final portion of the parade route on Leonardville Road from Leonard Ave. to the Croydon Hall driveway be silent to respect the music and honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

If your child wishes to participate in the bike parade, they are asked to decorate their bikes in patriotic fashion! If you are representing a Scout group, sports team or more, please feel free to wear a shirt or show your support for your organization.

Please note, the parade route is approximately 2mi long. Walkers and training wheels are not allowed. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian - parent or guardian must also be registered and riding a bike. Bikers under 17 years old are required to wear a helmet, however all bikers are encouraged to wear one for safety. Free to register! www.middletownnj.org/signup

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