Memorial day parade 2013

As far as I know the parade is scheduled for Monday, May 27th this year. New guy...anything special you are asking about??

joyful ✉
Mar '13

Should start at 10:00am....unless there is a delay due to the snow storm

Nosila ✉
Mar '13

This link says the parade starts at 9:30am.

http://www.hackettstownbid.com/news/2013/3/145th-annual-memorial-day-parade

Lilly ✉
May '13

I thought it has always kicked off at 10:00AM. All the years I marched with the scouts it always did. As Joyful pointed out assemble between 9:00AM and 9:30AM then smile and wave at 10:00AM!

Greg ✉
May '13

Bring jars of peanut butter to donate to the Summer Backpack program. The program run out of St. James' Episcopal Church provides bags of food to needy children in our area. Last year the program served over 250 children.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-James-Episcopal-Church-Hackettstown/329738687070245

ldeloreto ✉
May '13

Kurt, that was edited last week --- sorry about the confusion, that was the info we got from the Legion a few months ago --- Line-up time 9:30 - Parade start 10:00 am.

http://www.hackettstownbid.com/news/2013/3/145th-annual-memorial-day-parade

trekster3 ✉
May '13

Oh,, my bad --- sorry about that --- all gooder now :)

http://www.hackettstownbid.com/

trekster3 ✉
May '13

Only fifteen posts, and one complaint.

saladoil ✉
May '13

For any groups that want to participate in the parade but have not yet signed up, Don Hendershot was just on WRNJ saying they are still letting groups sign up! Just contact the American Legion in Hackettstown.

Snow ✉
May '13

Well Miss Lori...since'73, my family and I DO get there early and STAY. We are there at least an hour before the parade starts. I try to teach my children the right thing to do. When I make my 6:30 AM bagel run, I could put out my chairs to save spots for my family, go home, enjoy my breakfast and arrive just as the parade starts and we could take our seats. Would that be the right thing to do? In my opinion it is not and I don't want my children to feel it is. Considering all the issues people have to face in the world, this is so insignificant, I wasn't going to dignify your comment with a response. But then I decided that since you seem to think that behavior is acceptable, you are probably one of the people who do this. And I wanted to let you know what I think. I will not respond to anymore posts regarding this. As I said it's so insignificant , I don't want to turn it into a great debate. I've said my piece.
Enjoy the parade.

Parade Fan ✉
May '13

My son said random children can march in groups if they sign up. Is this correct? Who can I ask? Thanks!

becca ✉
May '13

Aw John C, we never hold our ears as you all go by..Love the sound and the smell of gunpowder! :)

reedfamilyrocks ✉
May '13

What is the start/approx ending time of the parade? I saw 10-12:30 somewhere and i wondered if that was accurate.

Thanks.

Sarahss ✉
May '13

thank you GC

Sarahss ✉
May '13

Here we are again another memorial day upon us most of you care more about having the three-day weekend than anything else some of you will go to a parade salute a flag clap as the soldiers walk by pretending for a little while anyway that you care about them because in the big picture most of you don't especially and yes I'm singling out Republicans tea partiers and conservatives who holler shout and cry about Second Amendment issues a woman's right to choose whether the president is a citizen or that the government is buying up all the bullets but could care less about any veteran or veterans issues some of you out there do but the mass majority could care less most of you will read this and get P-Oed because deep down you know it's true you would like to think you're different but you're not because for the most part only veterans and their families care about veterans issues here's a little test if you know who honey boo-boo is or grumpy the cat or can name a Kardashian but cannot name one soldier who has died this year in Afghanistan your part of the problem and don't blame the media all it takes is a few clicks of the mouse to learn about veterans issues but sad to say most of you could care less

oldred
May '13

Holy cow, that's a long sentence oldred...and sadly your message will be lost because you're rambling and classifying people!

tripsy ✉
May '13

You see GC your statement is exactly what I'm talking about. Just look what we've done for you for a couple hours. Really is that what a veteran is worth to you a couple hours and a parade. you can start first by electing representatives who care more about veterans. Then whether millionaires or big corporations get tax breaks. Or take their 34th vote to appeal Obama care so they look good to the folks back home. And it's obvious tripsy you know the name honey boo-boo. Sometimes the truth hurts there's no shame in it. Here's a little fact you might want to think about more soldiers are committing suicide than are dying in Afghanistan. Don't you think it's about time your representatives in Congress care more about that and do something then wonder if the president is a Muslim

oldred
May '13

I notice most streets are closed, where to park??

Beachmimi ✉
May '13

Here's a little something special for Memorial Day. The National Cemetery at Fredericksburg VA. One candle for each Union Soldier killed in December 1862. The 27th Regt of New Jersey marched, fought and died in front of the stone wall at Maryre's Heights. In 20 minutes the casualty rate was 8000 men. The only difference between this war and others - It was American versus American. Let us remember all the American Soldiers that made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

John C ✉
May '13

Oldred sounds very bitter to me. I have several family members in the military 3 right now in Afghanistan and 4 who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan. One is a woman. That's not counting my father and Uncles who served in Vietnam. So you don't know me oldred. Your statement sounds so bitter.

Christine ✉
May '13

parade was very nice - congrats to all who participated. Thanks to our vets. especially those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.

skippy ✉
May '13

There were soldiers.

GC ✉
May '13

There were Musketeers.

GC ✉
May '13

And a memorial to those fallen as it flows down the river.

GC ✉
May '13

Great job by all who marched in the parade today. It was a perfect day too! Just a little disappointed in many (especially teens and their parents) who were more concerned with grabbing candy from the younger kids and who didn't have the decency to stand or applaud those who serve or have served our country in some way or another.

just curious ✉
May '13

Thanks to the parade organizers. A great job of the Boys Scouts from troops 158, 175 and 416. They not only knew how to properly march but were dressed properly also. As a past Girl Scout who remembers actually practicing for hours how to march in a line, even while turning street corners and being in proper uniform, I really appreciated seeing these three troops.

I do have one quesiton though. Who came up with the idea of throwing candy at parades? Todays youth probaly think that todays parade was to see how much candy they can get, instead of honoring those who died serving our country. Forget Trick or Treating, the kids near me at the parade probably have enough candy to last them two Halloweens from what they kept diving after into the street.

Magpie ✉
May '13

Magpie, I was a Girl Scout years ago and like you we practiced before the parade to maintain straight lines and how to pivot on the corners. I remember being so proud when one parade I got to hold the flag in the front row of our Troop. I took notice of the Boy Scouts today as well...actually marching properly. My attention kept being diverted to one little boy, maybe 2 years old, who was more interested in darting into the street, a fire truck came close to him...while his parents were busy talking to others. And what about the candy being literally catapulated into the crowds...dangerous as a lollipop flew by my head. The parade organizers did a good job of varying the order of participating groups.....horses were noticeably absent.

OnlyChild ✉
May '13

What about that Community Band? They are always the best.

Christine ✉
May '13

Loved the parade and had a wonderful time..Gosh, who could want for better weather! So grateful that all of the fire trucks did not blare their sirens...Sorry, know that the kids love them, but I am old and my hearing reverberates everything, smile!

reedfamilyrocks ✉
May '13

Thanks for posting that picture, Christine....I had the honor of driving this year's Grand Marshall and when I turned the corner to go onto Main Street, I must admit I had tears running down my face in awe of all of the people lining the street to pay honor to our Veterans. A wonderful day!!

joyful ✉
May '13

Was a great parade, the morons that decided to double park and block everyone in were not so appreciated.

jdem ✉
May '13

Thank you, parade organizers, for another wonderful parade! Our Daisy Troop, Troop 5658 in Allamuchy, was proud to be a part of it for the first time. The girls were all decked out in their red, white, and blue, and they learned a real sense of sharing and community, as they took turns holding our banner and shared candy to throw to the crowds. Maybe the real meaning of the parade was over their heads, but after all, they are only 6 and 7! The seeds of community, patriotism, and remembrance were still being planted in their minds. I talked with my daughters on the way to the parade about the reason we celebrate the day, and we talked about family members who served.

Jersey Girl ✉
May '13

First, thank you to all veterans, for your service, sacrifices, and your family members' sacrifices.

Second, thank you all, for posting the great pictures here, and on Facebook. I loved looking at them. I remember being in the parade as a Girl Scout, and my brother as a Boy Scout, and ending at the cemetery for speechs and remembrances.

As for the chair holder discussion, anytime we are getting a spot for viewing, we either set-up the chairs or placeholders (jackets, blankets, bags etc.), one or more people stay at the seating area, and the other family members take the kids for snacks or the bathroom, or occupy them until shortly before the event. If we tried to keep our kids or grandkids confined to their viewing spot for a lengthy time, if would be a nightmare. I see nothing wrong with this. I wouldn't just leave the chairs, blanket, etc. alone, or I can see people moving, or "re-arranging" your chairs, or making off with your stuff, if no one is with your stuff.

If we go to the theatre, same thing. We will get our seats, and one or two of us will stay with the seats with the placeholders to show the seats are taken, and some family members will get the wiggles out of the kids before the show, get their snacks, bathroom break etc.

In some of the towns here, the pickup trucks are lined up parallel to the street along the parade off of the sidewalk in lots etc, along the route the night before in legal parking spots. Then in the morning, the viewers put their chairs in the pickup truck and enjoy the parade!

Peggy C. ✉
May '13