Memorial Day Parade

On Monday, May 28, 2018, the Califon Recreation Committee will proudly present its 17^th Annual Califon Memorial Day Parade.  The parade will start at 11:00 AM on School Street and will feature St. Ann’s of Hampton Pipes and Drums, the 15^th New Jersey Volunteers Infantry Company A accompanied by the NJ Field Music Fife and Drum Corps, antique cars, scout troops, area fire and rescue squads and more! The parade will proceed down Main Street and will continue on to Califon Island Park.   

In honor of those being remembered, bagpipes will play from the center of the Califon Bridge.  A memorial service will held at noon next to the Califon Veterans Memorial.   The Voorhees Choir will be performing the Star Spangle Banner.  The National Anthem will be sung while local scouts raise the American flag.  The 15^th , NJ will close the memorial service by performing a 21-gun salute as everyone pauses for a moment of silence.

Afterwards, Califon Fire Company will have food and drinks for purchase. Also joining the festivities is the Kona Ice Truck, free patriotic tattoos, and more!

Community groups and organizations, antique cars and tractors, floats, animals (with their owners!), musical ensembles, etc. are all welcomed and encouraged to participate in this annual event.  We are also still looking for volunteers to help run the event.  Please contact Amanda Altavilla, altavillaamanda@yahoo.com  to register for participating, volunteering, or for additional information.

Last modified: April 19, 2018