PARK RIDGE, N.J.—It’s that time of year when proud Americans come together to honor all veterans — both living and deceased — for their service and sacrifice.
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, traditional services will be held in Park Ridge, Montvale, and Woodcliff Lake at 9 a.m., with wreath presentations by American Legion Post 153 members, community officials, local organizations, and youth groups including the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. These ceremonies will highlight the true meaning of the day.
Anyone wishing to make a presentation may contact the parade committee at njpost153parade100@gmail.com or call (201) 391-9754. The services are rain or shine. Attendees are welcome to bring chairs.
At 10:30 a.m., the annual Memorial Day Parade will assemble at the Montvale Firehouse and proceed along Kinderkamack Road through Park Ridge, then down Park Avenue to Pascack Road, ending at the Woodcliff Lake Firehouse on the corner of Pascack Road and Woodcliff Avenue.
Following the parade, all are invited to the American Legion at 118 Ridge Avenue for fellowship and refreshments.
This community tradition has been celebrated for more than 100 years. Residents are encouraged to display the American flag in honor of the freedoms we cherish. At 3 p.m., the National Moment of Remembrance invites all Americans to pause for one minute to reflect and give thanks.
PKRG-TV to Air Park Ridge Memorial Day Parade Live
PKRG-TV will present a live broadcast of the 2025 Park Ridge Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, beginning at 10:45 a.m. The program will be hosted by Lori Fredrics from in front of Park Ridge Borough Hall.
Viewers can tune in on Optimum Channel 77, Verizon FIOS Channel 22, or stream it live via the PKRGTVOnDemand YouTube Channel at: youtube.com/live/-A2JczLDNbE
Following the live broadcast, edited programming featuring the full parade route and Memorial Day ceremony will air on PKRG-TV. For the broadcast schedule, visit pkrgtv.com.
— Via Dorothy Bozzone of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 153