Memorial Day is Monday, May 26, 2025
Great Ways to Celebrate and Make Your Memorial Day Weekend Morris!
About Memorial Day
This year Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 26th, a day for families and friends to gather and celebrate the unofficial start of summer. Many people will visit cemeteries and memorials to honor and mourn those who died while serving in the United States military and will place an American flag on their graves.
Memorial Day was first celebrated in 1868 when General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic called for a “Decoration Day.” Until 1970, the holiday was always observed on May 30th. In 1971, Memorial Day was standardized on the last Monday of May along with the new name.
Here’s our guide to top activities planned around Memorial Day so you can make your weekend Morris County!
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Morris County Memorial Day Observance
Wednesday, May 21 at 12 p.m.
On Wednesday, May 21 at noon, join Morris County’s Memorial Day Observance in-person or via the livestream and watch as Morris County Veterans are publicly honored with distinguished service medals. Free.
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Take a Hike at Morristown National Historical Park
Thursday, May 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Take a hike! Morristown National Historical Park, part of the National Park Service, is open for visitors Thursday to Sunday inside their buildings from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The park welcomes hikers seven days of the week outdoors at their Jockey Hollow location from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Learn all about Morristown’s Revolutionary past!
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Memorial Day Parade in Morris Plains
Saturday, May 24 at 9 a.m.
Come out to Morris Plains for an old-fashioned Memorial Day parade with bands, local heroes, and organizations. The parade steps off at 9:30 a.m. at Robert’s Garden and weaves down Speedwell Avenue. This is just one of many Morris County municipalities that will be holding parades over Memorial Day. Check your town’s calendar of events for more local celebrations and parades.
Learn More About the Morris Plains Memorial Day Parade Here
Washington Township 2025 Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
Saturday, May 24 at 9 a.m.
Join us for the 2025 Annual Memorial Day Ceremony, hosted by Washington Township Recreation in partnership with the American Veterans Association of Washington Township Post 1776. This meaningful ceremony will honor the brave veterans who sacrificed for our country. Their courage and dedication have shaped the freedoms we enjoy today.
The ceremony will occur on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Rock Spring Park Memorial Site in Long Valley. It will begin promptly at 12:00 noon, rain or shine, so we encourage everyone to arrive early.
Learn More About the Washington Township Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade Here
Monday, May 26, 2025 – Memorial Day!
Madison Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies
Monday, May 26 at 9:30 a.m.
Madison will once again honor the sacrifices of its military members with its annual Memorial Day parade, set to take place on Monday, May 26. The procession will commence promptly at 9:30 a.m. from Lower James Park, located at the intersection between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue. At 9am, preceding the parade, two solemn ceremonies are scheduled to pay tribute to fallen heroes.
Dover Annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Monday May 26 at 10 a.m.
The Dover annual Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 26, 2025 at 10am. The parade will march down Blackwell Street to Hurd Park where the ceremony will follow. Please join us along Blackwell Street to show your support of our military.
Long Hill Memorial Day Parade
Monday May 26 at 9:30 a.m.
Please join us for the Long Hill Township Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26, 2025. Parade begins at 9:30 a.m. at Main Avenue and Mercer Street, and will proceed north to Central School for an observance ceremony.
Roxbury Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony at Horseshoe Lake
Monday May 26 at 10 a.m.
The parade kicks off at 10:00 a.m. starting at the corner of Meeker St. & Hillside Ave. in Succasunna (near Roosevelt School), and ends at the War Memorial on “the island.” The ceremony at the War Memorial starts at 11:00 a.m. and is presented by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2833 and the Township of Roxbury. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Still Need Ideas for Memorial Day Weekend?
See the Complete List of Memorial Day Events in Morris County Here
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY FROM THE MORRIS COUNTY TOURISM BUREAU!
Have a fun and safe Memorial Day Weekend and remember those who served our country.
