BERGENFIELD, NJ -- Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy will be joining Bergenfield in celebration of Memorial Day at its parade on Monday, May 31 at 2pm. The parade will begin on Church St. by Coopers Pond Park and will end at Memorial Field Park via N. Prospect Ave. and New Bridge Rd.
Also in attendance will be Congressman Josh Gottheimer and other dignitaries including State Senator Joseph Lagana, Assemblyman Chris Tully, Assemblywoman Lisa Swain, Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton, Bergen County Surrogate Judge Michael R. Dressler, Bergen County Clerk Joe Hogan and members of the Bergen County Commissioners.
“It is an honor for us to welcome the Governor, the First Lady and all elected officials to Bergenfield and join us in commemorating the men and women that have paid the ultimate price defending our country,” said Mayor Amatorio. “This Memorial Day we will have events throughout the day that honor these sacrifices and I look forward to seeing Borough families on Monday. Last year, we were unable to hold our traditional celebrations as a result of COVID-19 but I am grateful that we can begin to get back to normal this year.”
The Borough will begin Memorial Day celebrations with two events at Borough Hall. There will be a ceremony honoring the Bergenfield Fire Department at 10am followed by a ceremony honoring veterans at 11am.
