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Rumson Memorial Day Parade Nixed, Victory Park Ceremony Still On
The May 31 ceremony will honor the men and women who died while serving the nation. Here's how you can attend:
RUMSON, NJ - Although the annual Memorial Day parade in Rumson is cancelled in 2021, the borough will be honoring its fallen heroes later this month with a public ceremony at Victory Park, according to a municipal newsletter.
The ceremony will take place on May 31 at 11 a.m. at 1 Lafayette Street.
“In light of our continuing efforts to keep the community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no Annual Memorial Day Parade,” the borough wrote. “However, there will be a traditional Memorial Day Ceremony at Victory Park. Social distancing guidelines will be followed for those in attendance.”
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The cancellation of the May event is just the latest pandemic-related pause on plans. The borough's 2020 Memorial Day Parade was also nixed last year, as well as the 2021 St. Patrick's Day Parade. Read more: Rumson Scraps 2021 St. Patrick's Day Parade Over COVID Concerns
You can watch the borough's ceremony in 2020 below:
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