Kick Off Summer Right: Memorial Day Weekend 2025 in South Jersey

Get ready to jump-start your summer in South Jersey, where Memorial Day Weekend is all about good times and great vibes. Picture backyard barbecues, outdoor adventures, and local festivals, all while honoring the heroes who made it possible. With every turn, there’s something exciting around the corner — this is the ultimate way to kick off the season.

 

Memorial Day Weekend BBQ

May 24 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT
Who doesn’t love a good BBQ to get into the summer mindset? Makes you want a hot dog real bad! Join us Saturday May 24th from 12pm-5pm for our kickoff to the summer season. Bring out your friends and family to share a chilled carafe of our specialty sangria while you enjoy a BBQ lunch from one of our food trucks. We will be offering two special sangrias this weekend. These sangrias will be available by the carafe or by the glass.

May 26 @ 9:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
Mount Holly Joint Veterans Memorial Committee (VFW Post 2692 and American Legion Post 11) present the Mount Holly Memorial Day Service. The event will take place on Monday May 26th, at Veterans Park on High Street in Mount Holly, starting at 09:00 AM.

May 26 @ 9:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
We have once again been asked to participate in the Annual Riverside Memorial Day Parade. If you have been to one of our parades before, we are running it the same way as always.

May 23 – 26 @ Times Vary EDT
Join us on Monday, May 26th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for a special Memorial Day Family Skate! It’s the perfect way to spend the holiday together with family and friends, enjoying music, laughter, and plenty of fun on wheels. Admission is just $6.00, with skate rentals available for $5.00. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or just starting out, everyone is welcome to roll into the holiday spirit with us!

May 26 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

With a celebrated history that spans over a century, the Glassboro Memorial Day Parade stands as a poignant tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in battle. This annual event showcases award-winning string bands, a beloved children’s bike brigade, local businesses, nonprofits, and a diverse array of military veteran groups.

May 26 @ 9:00 AM EDT
The parade will begin at 9:00 am at the corner of Landis Avenue and Myrtle Street, proceed west on Landis to Northwest Boulevard, north to Park Avenue and into the Landis Park Veterans Circle for the Memorial Day Ceremony . If you would like to participate in the parade or get more information about the event, please contact Vineland Special Events Coordinator Sheena Santiago, at 856-794-4000, Ext. 4169, or [email protected].