Welcome to the home of the Freehold Memorial Day Parade!
The Freehold Memorial Day Parade is the oldest and largest such parade in Western Monmouth County, with an average of more than 70 units participating each year. The parade features many military units, veterans groups, bands, fire departments, EMS squads, youth groups, custom designed floats and civilian units.
We would love to see you in the Freehold Memorial Day Parade! Head over to the "Participant Info" tab to get the application for the upcoming parade.
2023 Sponsorship information is NOW AVAILABLE!!!
For information about our fundraisers or how to help sponsor the parade, head to the "Fundraiser/Sponsorship Info" tab.
For the application paperwork for the 2023 Freehold Memorial Day Parade, head to the "Participant Info" tab in February.
For all frequently asked questions, check out our FAQ!
The Freehold Memorial Day Parade is the oldest and largest such parade in Western Monmouth County, with an average of more than 70 units participating each year. The parade features many military units, veterans groups, bands, fire departments, EMS squads, youth groups, custom designed floats and civilian units.
We would love to see you in the Freehold Memorial Day Parade! Head over to the "Participant Info" tab to get the application for the upcoming parade.
2023 Sponsorship information is NOW AVAILABLE!!!
For information about our fundraisers or how to help sponsor the parade, head to the "Fundraiser/Sponsorship Info" tab.
For the application paperwork for the 2023 Freehold Memorial Day Parade, head to the "Participant Info" tab in February.
For all frequently asked questions, check out our FAQ!
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!!
Due to this special event, there will be road closures to allow for the safe set-up and running of the parade. Beginning at 8am, the following roads will be closed:
No local or thru traffic will be allowed after 8am and the end of the parade (approximately 12:30 pm). Please plan an alternate route and keep the road closures in mind when planning to go out, have gatherings, or return home. No vehicles will be allowed to go through the barricades for any reason once the roads close, and no cars will be allowed to park on these roads. There will be a No Parking ordinance in effect from 6am Monday morning, in addition to the 8-12:30 road closure. Please plan accordingly for errands, gatherings, and work.
- Main Street (between Route 33 and Jackson Street)
- Brinkerhoff Avenue
- Berkeley Place
- Kiawah Avenue (between Route 33 and Hull Avenue)
- Prospect Place
- Stillwell Place
- Yard Avenue (between Main Street and West George Street)
- Broad Street (between Route 33 and Manalapan Avenue)
- Hull Avenue (between Main Street and Kiawah Avenue)
- Lincoln Place (between Main Street and Kiawah Avenue)
- Manalapan Avenue (between Main Street and Broad Street)
- Throckmorton Street (between South Street and Broad Street)
- Court Street (between Main Street and Broad Street)
- South Street (between Main Street and Mechanic Street)
- Morris Street (between Main Street and Lafayette Street)
- Spring Street (between Main Street and Wayne Avenue)
- Broadway (between Main Street and Fulton Street)
- Henry Street (between Broadway and Wayne Avenue)
- Murray Street
Schank Street- Monument Street (between Court Street and Edgewood Drive)
The best way to maneuver around the town would be to use Park Ave (Route 33) to get to 9 or to Kozloski Rd for that side of town, and Robertsville Rd to Dutch Lane Rd to maneuver around the other side of town. Monument St out to Pond Road will also be available to leave town.
Calling Student Volunteers!
The Freehold Memorial Day Parade Committee is looking for some community minded volunteers to assist us with the 2023 Freehold Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 29th. Please click the button to see more information and to sign up. Even if you do not sign up in advance, you are still able to volunteer by coming at 7:45 am on Memorial Day. Please email us with any questions and see the form for more information. All volunteers will receive 4 hours of community service as well.
Committee Members |
Volunteers |
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Alice McCobb, Chair
Amanda McCobb, Vice Chair & Secretary Karen Ketcham, Treasurer Sidney Blacknall Christine Jensen Rebecca Ponder, Disabled American Veterans Chapter #74 Ken Pulchlopeck, American Legion Post #54 Ed Temple, Cpl. Phillip A. Reynolds Detachment Marine Corps League Bernard Weinstein, Oglensky-Jackson Post #359 Jewish War Veterans George Schnurr, Freehold Borough Council Liaison Sgt. Nick Iozzi, Freehold Borough Police Department Liaison |
Jaime Story, Public Relations
Jennifer Budd Abby Dunberg Patrick McCobb Carol Moore Michelle Nelsen Andrew Rosado Tabitha Rosado Landon Story Peyton Story Ruth Wall |
Thank you to these businesses and organizations for their donation of services to the 2023 parade...
Especially for You Florist
Downtown Freehold
Ice King
KB Taxi
Downtown Freehold
Ice King
KB Taxi
Our generous sponsors...
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Abe Pressman Jeweler
Advanced Endodontics Associates Amboy Bank American Legion Post 54 Amrose Kitchens Atlas Chiropractic Carl's Fencing Catholic Daughters Court 737 CentraState Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home Cpl. Philip A. Reynolds Marine Corps League D & D Contractors Corp. Dusal's Ed Lempka, CPA Engineered Design Group Eric Fasano Agency Exito Fresh Market Federici's Restaurant Frankie Fed's Freehold Bank Freehold Elks Freehold Raceway Car Wash Freeman Funeral Home GB Ltd. Operating Company Great Restaurants |
Higgins Memorial Home
Hooked on Ice Infinity Chiropractic and Rehab Center Irwin Lincoln & Mazda J&H Dinettes Jersey Jill's Dog Grooming Salon Joe the Roofer Knights of Columbus #1672 Lomurro Law Lortech Construction Engineering Mahzu Japanese Restaurant Meson Cafe Milstein, Weber & Collazo Monsignor Kivelitz Assembly 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Olive Branch Lodge Masons Raritan Bay Guitar Repair ReMax Homeland Realtors Saker ShopRite Samuel Klein & Co. Style Salon & Barber Sweet Lew's The Game Room Store Urban Barber Shop W & E Baum Bronze Tablet Corp. Wet Willie's Pool Service |