Memorial Day 2025: Memorial Day 2025 Event List: Complete List of Parades, Carnivals and Other Festivals

In the United States, Memorial Day is often considered the informal beginning of summer. This long holiday weekend is part of several events Americans attend, such as parades and festivals. Like in the past few years, this time, New Jersey will also host a variety of events on Memorial Day 2025. For those looking forward to starting with a positive attitude with family and friends, this is undoubtedly an opportunity to not miss.

This is a major event held by the people of New Jersey and nearby states this year:

1. Leading Festival Carnival

Place: The Paramus the Paramusthe annual event is back again, and the ride and carnival games are long. It will remain open from Thursday to June 8. The carnival marks the perfect place for live entertainers and foodies who can try pretzels, hot dogs and more.

Entrance fee this year is $5 per person and people will be required to pay separately. Opening hours are from 5 p.m. ET to Monday to Saturday and Sunday from 3 p.m.

2. Ridgewood Run

Place: Veterans Memorial Site in Ridgewood
The 48th year of the Ridgewood run ranges from 10k and 5k runs to memorial miles. In addition, this is also a competition for children. Participants will have to pay the registration fee based on the type of operation, and the proceeds will be handed over to the local organization.
For more details, please check the official website.

3. Sussex County Food Trucks and Music Feast

Place: Augusta Plains Road 37

Food lovers definitely don’t want to miss the event at the Sussex County Fair from May 24 to May 25. Visitors will experience a variety of cuisines that will be served on 20 food trucks. In addition, live performances will be performed in the band and special children’s event areas. The best part is that entry for children under 10 is free.

Others will have to pay for $5 per person. The timing of these two days will be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (local time).

Memorial Day 2025: Key events in Bergen

Parade: Several parades are being organized in cities such as Allendale, Bergenfield, Dumont, Fort Lee, Hojos, Oakland, Oakland, Oakland, Old Tappan, Waldwick and Washington Town. The dates and timing of these events vary by city.

Ceremony: Ceremony events will be held in Allendale, Emerson, Alpine and other areas.

Some of these include incidents jointly organized with the United States Legion Post.

Memorial Day 2025: Key events in Essex

For Essex residents, Glen Ridge will host a commemoration on May 26 to honor those who have died in service to the country.

The Memorial Day parade in Millburn started at 11 a.m. on May 26, while the Montclair parade was at 10:30 a.m. on the same day. Meanwhile, another parade was organized in Nutley.

Memorial Day 2025: The key event for Morris

In Morris County, there will be various activities in Bloomingdale, Chatham, Chatham, Chester, Dover, Jefferson, Long Hill, Madison, Mount Arlington, Mount Arlington, Mount Olive, Morristown, Rockaway Township, Roxaway, Roxbury, and Wharton.

Memorial Day 2025: Key Events in Passaic

The parade of Bloomingdale, Butler and Passaic was on May 26 at 9:00 am (local time).

Memorial Day 2025: Key events in Sussex

Sussex residents can participate in parades in cities such as Hoptasgang, Newton, Spartan and Vernon this year. The ceremony will be held in Hamburg, Montagu, Stanighi and Stillwater.

FAQ

1. What is Memorial Day?
The federal holiday is marked by the last Monday of May, respecting those who have died in service to the U.S. military.

2. When is Memorial Day this year?
It was observed on May 26 this year.