Join the City of Summit for its annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026, to honor the men and women who have lost their lives in military service to our country. The parade will leave from 25 Deforest Avenue at 10AM and proceed to the Village Green, led by members of the Summit American Legion Post #322. All Summit civic, non-profit, and school groups are encouraged to participate and march along with veterans in the parade. To register your organization to march in the parade, contact David Guida at dguidajr@cityofsummit.org or 908-277-2932. The Summit High School marching band, Summit Police Department, Summit Fire Department, Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad, and scout troops will also march in the parade. Spectators are encouraged to gather on Deforest Avenue, Beechwood Road, Union Place, and along Maple Street to watch the parade proceed to the Village Green. The ceremony on the Village Green will feature music from the Summit High School marching band, a rifle salute and wreath-laying, a special performance of Taps, remarks from Summit Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, and readings from local students. All veterans who attend the ceremony will receive a 2026 commemorative coin in recognition of, and appreciation for, their service. Free hot dogs and cold drinks will be served on the Village Green courtesy of the Summit Elks Lodge and Summit PAL. — This event was sourced from public community calendars. Details may change — please verify with the official source.
This event was sourced from public community calendars. Details may change — please verify with the official source.