PARSIPPANY — Veterans marched, bands played and sirens blared as residents lined the sidewalks of North Beverwyck Road waving the Red, White and Blue during Parsippany’s annual Memorial Day Parade honoring the country’s fallen veterans Monday morning.
Memorial Day is a time to remember the brave military men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation, while also honoring those who serve today.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Council President Paul Carifi, Jr., marched with other dignitaries; Mayor Michael Soriano, Councilman Michael dePierro, Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani. Also joining in the parade was Freeholder Heather Darling and Morris County Sheriff James Gannon.
The parade started at 12:00 Noon at North Beverwyck Road at Katherine Drive and ended at the reviewing stand on North Beverwyck Road near Volunteers Park.
Parsippany Rescue and Recovery
Lacey Anderson riding in the Rescue and Recovery truck
Mt. Tabor Volunteer Fire Department District 1
Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad
Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance First Responder
Parsippany Hills High School
Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 5
Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 5
Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 5
Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 5
Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 5 Chief
Troop 72
Cub Scout Pack 215
Troop 173
Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills
Over 45 different groups participated in the Memorial Day Parade
Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Department District 2
Rainbow LakesRainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Department District 2 Volunteer Fire Department District 2 Chief
Troop 97482
Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad
Funny Books
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany
Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany
Thomas Roman, Sr.
Morris County Police Pipes & Drums
Over 45 different groups participated in the Memorial Day Parade
Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Explorers
Over 45 different groups participated in the Memorial Day Parade
Over 45 different groups participated in the Memorial Day Parade
Memorial Day Parades often involve various groups and organizations that come together to honor and remember the contributions of veterans and fallen heroes. File Photo
Over 45 different groups participated in the Memorial Day Parade
File Photo
Ava Arthurs and friend from Par-Troy Little League East – Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany team
Sheriff James Gannon
Lake Hiawatha Volunteer Fire Department District 4
Over 45 different groups participated in the Memorial Day Parade
Freeholder Heather Darling
Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani
Councilman Michael dePierro
Council President Paul Carifi, Jr.
Mayor Michael Soriano
Michael Sifonois
Parsippany High School Marching Band
Honored Veteran Gary Erdmann, VFW Post 10184
The boy scouts were handing out flags
The crowd on the corner of North Beverwyck
Road and Lake Shore Drive waiting for the parade to start
Publisher of Parsippany Focus since 1989 and Morris Focus since 2019, both covering a wide range of events. Mr. Cahill serves as the Executive Board Member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, Governor NJ District Kiwanis International, and Chairman of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Board.
