The Spirit of Princeton hosts the annual Memorial Day Parade and Dedication Ceremony on Saturday, May 28, starting at 10 a.m. at Nassau Street and Princeton Avenue.

The parade concludes at 11:15 a.m. at the other end of Nassau Street, where Superintendent of Schools Steve Cochrane will deliver a speech at the dedication ceremony in front of Monument Hall. This year’s event features  veterans groups, marching bands, civic and youth groups, all marching to honor those who have died in military service to their country. All current active duty or veteran service men and women throughout Central Jersey are encouraged to walk in the parade.

Among the nearly three dozen participating groups are: Red Knights Motor Cycle Club; Princeton First Aid & Rescue; Princeton Fire Departments & Auxiliaries; Princeton Police and Color Guard; American Legion Post 76; Veterans and Assorted Military Vehicles; MacGregor Pipe Band; Government Officials and Dignitaries; Princeton Girl Choir; Patriotic Bicycle Brigade; NJ USA Ambassador Pageant; South Brunswick Girls Scout Troop; and Trenton Central High School JROTC.

New additions for 2016 include: Knights of Columbus (Princeton Council); St. Paul’s School; and the Bushwackers Drum & Bugle Corps (a Princeton-based marching band).  Small American flags will be distributed – for free – to children along the parade route.

The parade and ceremony will take place rain or shine. No political campaigning is allowed in the parade, but local officials will be recognized along the parade route. Participating veterans can park at Monument Hall. Shuttle service is available to the parade start.  Parade watchers can have breakfast before or after the event at the Princeton Rotary Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Palmer Square Green.

For further information about the Parade or any of the associated activities, call (609) 430-0144 or visit www.spiritofprinceton.org.