2026 Westfield Memorial Day Parade, Activities Planned for May 25

WESTFIELD, NJ — Monday, May 25, is Memorial Day, and once again the Martin Wallberg American Legion Post 3 will host a service, parade and barbecue to honor the American heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice.The day's events will begin with the traditional ceremony at 10 a.m. in Memorial Plaza to honor our country’s fallen heroes. The parade will then process down East Broad Street and turn left on North Euclid, ending in Mindowaskin Park. The Westfield Police Department will then escort all participating veterans to Fairview Cemetery for the annual solemn service held there. Following the parade, members of the public are invited to a gathering in Mindowaskin Park featuring food and entertainment from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Then, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., the American Legion will host its annual barbecue with music and entertainment at its hall located at 1003 North Ave.Interested in having your organization participate in the parade? Registration is open through May 20. Click here to learn more and register. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Joe Mindak at 201-410-8282 or joe@theconnective.me.Memorial Day events are expected to proceed rain or shine, unless there is hazardous weather, such as thunderstorms. The Town plans to update residents via Nixle, social media and the Town website if events are canceled for safety reasons.