Morris Plains cancels 2020 Memorial Day Parade

Saluting the Morris Plains 2019 Memorial Parade. Photo by Katharine Boyle
Saluting the Morris Plains 2019 Memorial Parade. Photo by Katharine Boyle
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For 33 springs, the Memorial Day Parade in Morris Plains has marked the unofficial start of summer with marching bands, flyovers, hot dogs, and, of course, salutes and wreaths honoring America’s fallen heroes.

Police raise flag at Morris Plains 2019 Memorial Parade. Photo by Katharine Boyle
Police raise flag at Morris Plains 2019 Memorial Parade. Photo by Katharine Boyle

But not this spring.

The 34th annual parade, set for may 23, 2020, has been cancelled because of the corona virus pandemic, organizer Steve Welsh said Tuesday.

“Please look forward to May 29, 2021, when we will hold our next parade,” Welsh said.

Stay safe, everyone.  See you next spring.

COVERAGE OF MEMORIAL DAY 2019

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Quinn, 7, and Isla, 5 show their patriotism at the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff SovelovePhoto by Jeff Sovelove
Quinn, 7, and Isla, 5 show their patriotism at the Morris Plains Memorial Parade, May 27, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
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WHADDYA MEAN, NO TURN ON RED? A scene from the 2011 Morris Plains Memorial Day Parade. Photo by Hal Crosthwaite.
GOING OUR WAY? Shriners hit the street, Morris Plains 2019 Memorial Parade. Photo by Katharine Boyle
GOING OUR WAY? Shriners hit the street, Morris Plains 2019 Memorial Parade. Photo by Katharine Boyle

 

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