Seasonal & Holidays

Memorial Day Parade 2026 Marches On Despite Rain In Bridgewater

The parade rolled down Old York Road in the Bradley Gardens section of Bridgewater on Monday.

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Two spectators braved the weather with open umbrellas as the North Branch Fire truck passed by. (Thom Horvath)
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The Bradley Garden VFC's Chief's car leading all of BGVFC apparatus down the parade route. (Thom Horvath)
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Two members of BGVFC present the memorial wreath at the ceremony after the parade's conclusion. (Thom Horvath)
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Bradley Gardens Rescue Squad's vehicles were participants in the parade. (Thom Horvath)

BRIDGEWATER, NJ —Despite overcast skies and an occasional drizzle, people lined the parade route and attended the Bradley Gardens Memorial Day Parade on Monday.

The parade rolled down Old York Road in the Bradley Gardens section of Bridgewater around 11 a.m.

It concluded with a memorial service and wreath laying at Ardmaer Park.

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First responders, including the Bradley Gardens Volunteer Fire Company and the Bradley Gardens Rescue Squad, were among those who took part in the parade.

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