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.
2025 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 2025 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.
2025 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 2025 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 7:15 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, Treasurer Christine Jensen Rebecca Ponder, Disabled American Veterans Chapter #74 Ken Pulchlopeck, American Legion Post #54 Jody Rosato George Schnurr Ed Temple, Cpl. Phillip A. Reynolds Detachment Marine Corps League Bernard Weinstein, Oglensky-Jackson Post #359 Jewish War Veterans Adam Reich, Freehold Borough Council Liaison Sgt. Nick Iozzi, Freehold Borough Police Department Liaison |
Jennifer Budd Abby Dunberg Carol Moore Andrew Rosado Tabitha Rosado Jaime Story Landon Story Peyton Story |
Thank you to these businesses and organizations for their donation of services to the 2025 parade...
Downtown Freehold
Especially for You Florist
Freehold Borough High School
KB Taxi
Monmouth County Parks System
Especially for You Florist
Freehold Borough High School
KB Taxi
Monmouth County Parks System
Our generous sponsors...
General Sponsors
Officer Sponsors
Battleview Orchards
Bruton & Ciambrone, LLC
Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home
D & D Contractors Corp.
Ear, Nose & Throat of Freehold, LLC
Freeman Funeral Home
G. B. Limited Operating Co.
Higgins Memorial Home
Irwin Lincoln Mazda
J & H Dinettes
Jersey Jill's Dog Grooming Salon
LoPresti State Farm
Patrick McDermott DMD Family Dentistry
Wow 1 Day Painting
Bruton & Ciambrone, LLC
Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home
D & D Contractors Corp.
Ear, Nose & Throat of Freehold, LLC
Freeman Funeral Home
G. B. Limited Operating Co.
Higgins Memorial Home
Irwin Lincoln Mazda
J & H Dinettes
Jersey Jill's Dog Grooming Salon
LoPresti State Farm
Patrick McDermott DMD Family Dentistry
Wow 1 Day Painting
Enlisted Sponsors
Catholic Daughters of America
Don Pepe Peruvian Restaurant
Downtown Freehold
Federici's Restaurant
Freehold Borough High School
KB Taxi
Monmouth County Parks System
Platinum Dance Academy
Town & Country Veterinary Services
Don Pepe Peruvian Restaurant
Downtown Freehold
Federici's Restaurant
Freehold Borough High School
KB Taxi
Monmouth County Parks System
Platinum Dance Academy
Town & Country Veterinary Services