Memorial Day Events
Avalon
The Borough of Avalon will honor its past and present servicemen and servicewomen during its Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday, May 30. Sponsored by American Legion Post 331 and the Borough, the parade will begin promptly at 9am at 32nd Street and Dune Drive and travel north to Veterans Plaza, followed by the ceremony.
The parade, returning after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, will include a number of local clubs and civic organizations. The ceremony will feature Mayor Martin Pagliughi and keynote speaker Command Chief Master Sergeant (ret.) Michael R. Francis of the U.S. Navy.
American Legion Post 331 will perform the flag raising and gun salute, and Borough officials and club leaders will conduct the formal presentation of wreaths in honor of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who have given their lives for our country.
In the event of inclement weather, the parade will be canceled and the ceremony will take place at the Avalon Community Hall at 9am.
Stone Harbor
Ceremonies start at 11am at the Stone Harbor Volunteer Fire House. During this memorial service, fire department members place names on the plaque at the memorial to honor firefighters who passed away during the year.
Next comes the Memorial Day Parade starting at noon at St. Paul Church and proceeding to the parking lot at the Stone Harbor Women’s Civic Club. Community organizations and local borough officials will join American Legion Post 331 in the parade, followed by a ceremony at the Women’s Civic Club with keynote speaker Command Chief Master Sergeant (ret.) Michael R. Francis of the U.S. Navy.
Post 331 members will continue on to the Legion building at 11617 Second Ave., for a final ceremony and open house beginning at 1pm. The Legion welcomes the public to the open house, and will host guided tours of the historic Tatham Life Saving Station.
