Memorial Day 2016: Springfield Parade

Springfield, NJ -- Considering going away for Memorial Day weekend? Wait until you hear what the Springfield has planned to celebrate the lives and memories of the United States' fallen soldiers.

On Monday May 30 Springfield Township will host its annual Memorial Day Parade.

Ceremony starts at 10 a.m. sharp at Veteran Memorial Park and a token of appreciation will be given to all veterans at the end of the ceremony.

Marching down Mountain Ave. to the Jonathon Dayton High School where the Springfield-Hillside Elks will host a picnic for all attendees.

Get a free hot dog and drink and watch a Springfield Jr. Baseball Exhibition Game on the Turf Field Storm vs. Bats.

There will also be a Sing a long with patriotic songs.

Locals are also encouraged to decorate your bicycle with a patriotic theme and ride it in the parade with a helmet.

Here are a list of those participating in the parade:

• American Legion Veterans
• Jewish War Veterans
• Springfield Police Dept
• Springfield Fire Dept
• Springfield Auxiliary Police
• Office of Emergency Mgmt
• Springfield Historical Society
• Springfield Township Committee
• Springfield First Aid Squad
• Springfield Hillside Elks #2004
• Boy Scouts Troop 73
• Cub Scouts Troop 73
• Springfield Girl Scouts
• Jonathan Dayton High School Marching Band
• St James the Apostle School
• Church & Cannon DAR
• Kean University Trolleys
• Springfield Lacrosse
• Springfield Softball
• Springfield Baseball
• Soccer Club of Springfield
• Antique Cars
• Decorated Bicycles
• Senior Citizens Bus
• Many other groups and some surprises

To march in the parade, more information, to volunteer or if you have questions, email Geri Bujnowski geribuj@gmail.com. Veterans call 973-912-2201 to let the town know you are attending.