Brick Township, NJ — One of Brick Township’s longest-standing community traditions returns Monday as residents, veterans, first responders, and local organizations gather to honor fallen service members during the township’s annual Memorial Day Parade.
The parade is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on May 25 and will travel along Chambers Bridge Road from Route 70 to the Brick Township Municipal Building, where a memorial ceremony will follow.
Township officials said the annual event, hosted by the Township of Brick alongside American Legion Post 348 and VFW Post 8867, has served for decades as a public tribute to the men and women who died while serving in the United States military.
Veterans, Marching Bands and Community Groups to Participate
The Memorial Day Parade traditionally draws large crowds along Chambers Bridge Road and features a wide range of participants, including veterans organizations, school marching bands, youth sports teams, scout groups, civic organizations, faith-based groups, and emergency responders.
The event is designed to blend patriotic celebration with remembrance, culminating in a solemn ceremony outside the municipal complex after the parade route concludes.
Officials encouraged residents and visitors to attend both the parade and the memorial service honoring fallen military members.
Key Points
• Brick Township’s annual Memorial Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25.
• The parade route runs along Chambers Bridge Road from Route 70 to the Municipal Building.
• A memorial ceremony honoring fallen service members will follow the parade.
Road Closures Planned During Parade
Drivers should expect traffic disruptions Monday morning as Chambers Bridge Road closes between Route 70 and the Municipal Building beginning around 9:30 a.m.
The roadway will remain closed until the parade and post-event activities conclude, according to township officials.
Residents traveling through the area are encouraged to plan alternate routes and allow additional travel time during the event.
Memorial Day parades across New Jersey typically draw increased attendance during milestone holiday weekends, with local officials emphasizing both safety and respect during ceremonies honoring military sacrifice.
Weather Could Move Ceremony Indoors
Township officials said severe weather could affect parade plans.
If inclement weather forces organizers to cancel the outdoor procession, the memorial ceremony may instead move inside the Municipal Building. Any cancellation announcements will be posted on the township’s website and official social media channels.
The annual parade remains one of Ocean County’s most visible Memorial Day observances and continues a decades-long tradition of public remembrance in Brick Township.
