Morris Plains Memorial Day Parade mixes timeless message with old-fashioned fun

Jackson and Alexander, 3, show off their new duds at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Jackson and Alexander, 3, show off their new duds at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
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Over the last three decades it’s evolved into one of the most colorful parades anywhere. And Saturday’s 31st annual edition of the Morris Plains Memorial Day Parade lived up to its reputation.

There were alpacas and sheep and horses, and glistening antique cars, and howitzers, too.

FIFING ON...at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
FIFING ON…at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.

In all, some 91 bands, organizations, and groups marched through the streets, while an  estimated crowd of 2,000 people cheered them at this signature event of the “Community of Caring.”

“It gets better and better every year. I’m thrilled!” commented Mayor Frank Druetzler, who handed out U.S. flags while bedecked in a red-white-and-blue costume that made him look more like Uncle Sam than Uncle Sam himself.

Grand Marshal Tina Cecala, former coach of the Morris

Grand Marshal Tina Cecala and her husband and daughter at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Grand Marshal Tina Cecala and her husband and daughter at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.

Plains Marlins swim team, remembered her father who served in World War II, as well as her grandfather in World War I.

“It was a very nice tribute,” Coach Cecala said after a memorial service in Roberts Garden, prior to the parade.

Wreaths were arrayed around a symbolic soldier’s grave by local organizations. A rifle salute by VFW Post 3401 and Denville American Legion Post 390 echoed across the garden.

Slideshow photos of ceremony by Jeff Sovelove

Scouts play wreath at Morris Plains Memorial Service, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
The Morris Plains VFW and Denville American Legion rifle salute at Morris Plains Memorial Service, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Symbolic grave at Morris Plains Memorial Service, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Morris Plains Memorial Service, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Mayor Frank Druetzler speaks at Morris Plains Memorial Service, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Young observer at Morris Plains Memorial Service, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Armored vehicle at Morris Plains Memorial Service, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Flowers are brought to the Morris Plains Memorial Service, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Dignitaries salute at Morris Plains Memorial Service, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
A crisp salute at Morris Plains Memorial Service, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
An invocation is delivered at Morris Plains Memorial Service, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Patrolman Ryan McKay and Police Chief Jason Kohn raise flag at Morris Plains Memorial Service, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Wreaths at Morris Plains Memorial Service, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
The Borough School Band at Morris Plains Memorial Service, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Flag salute at Morris Plains Memorial Service, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Panorama of Morris Plains Memorial Service, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
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Borough School students re-enact Iwo Jima flag-raising, at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Borough School students re-enact Iwo Jima flag-raising, at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.

“The Community of Caring will not forget our defenders,” Assemblyman Jay Webber (R-26th Dist) told the gathering.

“Today we remember those that sacrifice their tomorrows so we can enjoy today,” Druetzler reminded everyone, paraphrasing Vietnam veteran Art Grant, a borough resident who spoke at many veterans functions.

Grant passed away in February at age 74. His widow Carol attended the ceremony.

Paying solemn tribute at the  Morris Plains Memorial Service, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Paying solemn tribute at the Morris Plains Memorial Service, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove

A week of menacing weather cleared up for the parade, as if it were following orders.

“It never rains in Morris Plains,” the Mayor noted with a laugh.

Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (r-11th Dist.) was scheduled to speak, but did not attend, said parade Chairman Steve Welsh.

Dylan Quattro and Conor Lenehan of the Morristown High School Marching Colonials played Taps on their trumpets. The Morris Plains Borough School Band concluded the ceremony with God Bless America.

Slideshow photos of parade by Jeff Sovelove

Jackson and Alexander, 3, show off their new duds at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
WHAT'S HE DOING HERE? Santa at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Cyclist at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Hidden Pastures Alpacas at the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
'MAY I SEE YOUR LICENSE AND REGISTRATION?' Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
MEET A MINION: Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Fonzie, an English Bulldog, at the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Bryan, 7, smashes a board at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
HIGH FIVE at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
WE WANT ONE OF THESE! Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
ICE CREAM at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Classy car at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
KEEPING THE PARADE CLEAN: Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
CLEANUP TIME: Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
PRECARIOUS PERCH at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Mayor Frank Druetzler hands out flags at the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
BY GEORGE! MorristownGreen.com in Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Quinn, 7, and Isla, 5 show their patriotism at the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff SovelovePhoto by Jeff Sovelove
Face-painting at VFW after the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Girl scouts at the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Amelia, 2, of Morris Plains enjoys the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
MHS Marching Band at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Pony rides at the VFW, Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Alpaca at the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Morris Plains policemen mounted on Roadblock and Zippo. Roadblock is half Clydesdale and you can see why he's named that. Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Flags at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Balloon puppets at VFW after the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Hawthorne Caballeros at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
LITTLE LASSIE at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
ELVIS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING...and joined the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Classy car at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Classy car at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Classy truck at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Classy car at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Denville String Band at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Horses at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Cadets at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
MAKE WAY! Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Lining up for the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
TOUGH DUTY: The bucket brigade at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Kids watch the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Statue salutes Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
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Larry Ripley, director of the Morris Plains Community Band, once again introduced parade participants from his emcee perch in the reviewing stand, across from the train station on Speedwell Avenue.

Jim Casella marching with the Denville String Band while playing the banjo. Photo by Emma Piascik

Perennial favorites included the Denville String Band, festooned in feathers and neon colors that made its members stand out even in a parade full of standouts.

“We are a group of people who enjoy playing music together,” explained the band’s manager, Jim Casella.

It costs about $25,000 to throw a parade of this size. The borough contributes $8,000, and the rest comes from sponsors and ad sales in the parade program booklet, said Welsh, the parade chairman, who ranked this year’s parade in his top five.

Welsh hasn’t had a Memorial Weekend getaway for 31 years. But he wasn’t complaining after Saturday’s extravaganza, as people munched hot dogs and enjoyed kiddie activities at the VFW.

“While everyone else is down at the beach, we’re here having fun,” he said.

Emma Piascik is a senior at Morristown High School, and a former swimmer for Coach Cecala at the YMCA. She will attend Lafayette College in the fall. Kevin Coughlin contributed to this report.

MORE 2017 PARADE COVERAGE

Slideshow photos by Dave Sullivan

COW-A-BUNGA! Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
SLOW DOWN! Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
DOING THE WAVE at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Grand Marshal Tina Cecala and her husband and daughter at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Cuties at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Borough School students re-enact Iwo Jima flag-raising, at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
HO HO HO! Santa at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
HITCHING A RIDE at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
FIFING ON...at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Sleeping off the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Comfy pooch at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Wild West City at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Greeter from Wild West City at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
NICE LID! Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Veteran at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Clowning at the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Clowning around at the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Shriners on parade, at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Family at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
THE WOOLLY PULPIT, at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Alpacas at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Alpaca at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
SWEATERS, ANYONE? Alpacas at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
FEELING SHEEPISH at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
BAH! Sheep at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
WWII veteran at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Watching the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
A boy and his dog at the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
ROLL AND ROCK at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Bonding at the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Hawthorne Caballeros at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Hawthorne Caballeros at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Marie and Anthony Tonini march with MorristownGreen.com at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Morristown Green ukulele brigae at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
MorristownGreen.com at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Mayor Frank Druetzler on reviewing stand at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Mayor Druetzler and emcee Larry Ripley on reviewing stand at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
The Orange High School Marching Tornadoes at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Orange High School Marching Tornadoes at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
NICE RIDE at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Hawthorne Caballeros at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
The Seeing Eye at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Denville String Band at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Denville String Band at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Jerzey Derby Brigade at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Mike Pecha of Randolph, from the Antique Car Club of America, in the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Ambulance from yesteryear at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
FISTFUL OF FLAGS, at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Mayor Frank Druetzler hands out flags at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
NOW THAT'S A FLOAT! Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
LOOKING SHARP at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
TEXTING FOR BISCUITS? Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM at the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Family outing at the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Classic speedster at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Speedster at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Riding in style at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTS at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Classic cars at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Girl Scouts at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Council President Sue McCluskey at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Minion on the march, at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Scouts at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Pretty traffic jam at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Harley at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
STRAIGHT FROM THE SHOWROOM? Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
NICE HAT! Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Classic car at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
John Deere at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
READY FOR THE TRACTOR-PULL? Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Pipers at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Piping at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
DON'T GET IN THEIR WAY! Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Flowers and flags at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Edible marcher at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
BANG A GONG at the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
BET THEY GET GREAT MILEAGE! Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
WATCH THE YELLOW LINE! Shriners at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
WHAT IN THE DEVIL... Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Howard Leach of the Civil Air Patrol at the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Old Glory at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Cadets at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Recruits at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Picatinny Arsenal howitzer at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Borough School Iwo Jima float at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Fife and Drum Corps at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Future medic at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Jeep at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Armored vehicle at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Classic car at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Passenger in classic car at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Passenger in classic car at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Young driver at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Trolley at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Horsing around at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Cleanup brigade at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
The MHS Marching Band at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
MHS Colonials at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Dancing in the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Sheriff James Gannon at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Morris Sheriff James Gannon at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Parked at the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Pink Beetle at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Council President Sue McCluskey hands out flags at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Pooch at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Friendly wave at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Police band at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Police band at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Police band at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Grand Marshal Tina Cecala at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Grand Marshal Tina Cecala gets plug at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Swim float at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Fifes and drums at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Doggy at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
Cuties at Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Dave Sullivan.
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