New Jersey
Ongoing events:
Memorial Day Boogie: Three days of skydiving and celebrations May 24-26, including food, an event T-shirt and swag bag, and discounted fun jump tix at Skydive Sussex, 55 County Road 639, Sussex. Cost is $50. Register online at skydivesussex.com
Monday, May 26
American Legion Post 213 ceremonies in Wantage: Ceremonies will be held at 8:30 a.m. at Woodbourne Park, 9 a.m. at Beemerville Cemetery, 9:30 a.m. at Sussex Middle School, 10 a.m. at Sussex Firehouse, 10:30 a.m. at Deckertown Cemetery, 11 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery and 11:30 a.m. at Clove Cemetery.
Memorial Day Service: 8:45 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Franklin. Sponsored by American Legion Post 132, Franklin.
Memorial Day Service: 9:15 a.m. at North Hardyston Cemetery, Route 94. Sponsored by American Legion Post 132, Franklin.
Memorial Day Service: 9:15 a.m. at Ogdensburg Memorial Park at Heaters Pond. Sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10152.
Newton Memorial Day Parade: The parade may be viewed from Spring or Moran streets beginning at 10 a.m. followed by a remembrance ceremony at Memory Park, 111 Moran St., Newton.
Sparta Memorial Day Parade: Participants line up along East Shore Trail near the Lake Mohawk Marina at 9 a.m. Parade begins at 10 a.m., ending at Nicholson Pavilion in Dykstra Park for a remembrance ceremony. After the ceremony, there will be a complementary lunch and refreshments at Sparta Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7248, 66 Main St. Also, the Ski Hawks will perform on Lake Mohawk after the parade.
Vernon Memorial Day Parade: Starts about 10 a.m. at the Dairy Queen. Parade is followed by a gathering at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8441, 313 Route 94. For information, send email to vfw8441hallrental@gmail.com
Branchville Memorial Day Parade: Hosted by American Legion Post #157, the parade begins at 10 a.m. on Broad Street near Frankford School, then proceeds right onto Wantage Avenue. After the parade, there will be a ceremony at Branchville Park. After the ceremony, American Legion Post #157 will host a barbecue with hot dogs, hamburgers, sides, desserts, soda, water and live music free for all spectators and participants at Branchville Hose Company #1, 1 Railroad Ave. To participate in the parade, send email to Alpost157@yahoo.com
79th annual West Milford Memorial Day Ceremony and Procession: Hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7198. Ceremony at 10 a.m. in front of municipal building, 1480 Union Valley Road, followed by procession to American Legion Post 289, 177 Lincoln Ave., for lunch and refreshments.
Franklin Memorial Day Parade: Line up at 10 a.m. at American Legion Post 132, 1 Legion Place. All veterans are invited to join the parade, which begins at 10:30 a.m. and proceeds down Rutherford Avenue, then Main Street to the War Memorial near Borough Hall for a memorial service.
Montague Memorial Day Ceremony: 11 a.m. Details online at montaguenj.org/departments___services/parks___recreation.php
Stanhope Memorial Day Parade: The Musconetcong American Legion Post 278 will hold a parade at 1 p.m. with a ceremony to follow. The parade will begin at the Netcong School on College Road and end at the American Legion on Route 183 in Stanhope.
New York
Ongoing Event:
Memorial Weekend Carnival: The Washingtonville Knights of Columbus invite all to enjoy rides, carnival games, food, live music and more from Thursday, May 22 to Monday, May 26 at L. Vern Allen Park, 200 E. Main St., Washingtonville. For daily hours, tickets or information, call Vincent Saldana at 845-401-1004.
Monday, May 26
Goshen Memorial Day Parade and Services: Parade line up begins at 10 a.m. on Erie Street. Parade starts at 11 a.m. followed by a ceremony at noon at the Everett Memorial in Church Park, Goshen. For information, call 845-294-6750.
Warwick Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony: Parade line up begins at 10 a.m. It starts at 11 a.m. and goes along Main Street in front of Village Hall, Oakland Avenue to the Warwick Cemetery, Galloway Road to St. Stephen’s Cemetery and Forester Avenue to the Veterans Memorial Monument and Firemen’s Monument.
Port Jervis Memorial Day Parade: Line-up at 10:30 a.m. at Orange Square Veteran’s Park. Parade begins at 11 a.m. and ends with a ceremony at Orange Square Veterans Park, 1 N. Broome St., Port Jervis.
Fields of Freedom Fest: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Echo Fields, 197 Pine Hill Road, Westtown. Live music from noon to 3 p.m. Drinks and tacos available. Cost of admission is $10 for adults and $15 for children or $40 per carload of up to six people. For information, call 845-916-2640.
Memorial Day BBQ: BBQ and live music from 2 to 5 p.m. by Goshen’s own Ninni and the Gun at New Street Lounge, 14 New St., Goshen.
Pennsylvania:
Ongoing Event
Memorial Day Family Camp Weekend: Hiking, animal presentations, canoeing, a campfire and more, including three nights of lodging and meals from dinner Friday, May 23 through lunch Monday, May 26. Cost is $260. Pocono Environmental Education Center, 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry. For information, call 570-828-2319 or go online to peec.org
Monday, May 26
VFW Post #531 Memorial Day Parade: Parade starts at 9 a.m. on Main Street and goes from 4th Street to 9th Street to Central Park. It will be followed by a ceremony at 10:45 a.m. at Central Park, 901 Church St., Honesdale, and a wreath ceremony at 11:45 a.m.