Ocean County Memorial Day Parade Scheduled for Monday, May 26th

PARADE: Monday, May 26th

The 2025 Ocean County Memorial Day Parade will be held on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th in downtown Toms River. The parade is sponsored by the George P. Vanderveer American Legion Post 129.

The parade begins at 9 a.m. at the Toms River Shopping Center on Route 37, proceeding south on Main Street (Route 166) and then east onto Washington Street. The parade will feature numerous military vehicles, elected officials, civic groups, first responders, local high school marching bands and a showcase of vintage cars.

After the parade, there will be a ceremony held outside Toms River’s Town Hall at 33 Washington Street. The post-parade ceremony will feature speakers and honored guests, a rifle salute, and the placing of the wreath on the Veteran’s monument.

Visit Toms River Township Government for more info.