Memorial Day Weekend Parades and Events

May 19, 2023

2021 Memorial Day Weekend events in Bergen County

Throughout the 2024 Memorial Day Weekend in Bergen County, there will be parades, wreath-laying ceremonies, and other community events honoring the men and women who died while serving in the United States military.

Where is the best place to go for information about Memorial Day events in our area? Since 2009, mybergen.com has been the go-to website for reliable information about Bergen County area community events, parades, festivals, town fairs, and more. When it comes to Memorial Day and the unofficial kick-off to summer in northern New Jersey, you can count on mybergen.com for the most complete list of things to do and places to go in the area.

Here are some event picks for Memorial Day Weekend 2024. Click each event listing for details. Visit the mybergen.com Events Calendar for a more comprehensive Memorial Day weekend events list.

New Memorial Day parades and other events will be added to mybergen.com as information becomes available.

2024 Bergen County Memorial Day Parades and Ceremonies

Saturday, May 25

Sunday, May 26

Oakland Memorial Day Parade

Monday, May 27

Cedar Lane Family Festival in Teaneck: Monday, May 27, at 11:00 am

Enjoy the unofficial start of summer at the Cedar Lane Family Festival in Teaneck. In addition to paying tribute to our veterans, this annual event features good old-fashioned family fun with activities for the kids, food, exhibitors, and more!

The Festival takes place on Cedar Lane, between American Legion Drive and Elm Avenue, in Teaneck, New Jersey. Admission and parking are free.

Visit cedarlane.net to find more information.

The Ridgewood Run: Monday, May 27

It wouldn’t be Memorial Day in Bergen County without the Ridgewood Run!

The Ridgewood Run is the premier road race in northern New Jersey and one of the longest-running races in the tri-state area. The Ridgewood Run includes a 10K, 5K, Community Mile, Fun Run, an Elite Women’s Mile, and an Elite Men’s Mile. Choose one, or run them all!

Get more information and register for the Ridgewood Run.

Field Station: Dinosaurs Opens Memorial Day Weekend!

Travel 90 million years back in time this Memorial Day weekend at Field Station: Dinosaurs! The Park opens for the season on Saturday, May 25, and is open on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27.

Located at Overpeck County Park, Henry Hoebel Area, Fort Lee Road in Leonia, New Jersey, Field Station: Dinosaurs features over thirty life-sized moving, realistic dinosaurs, live shows, games, activities, and special events that connect the story of the dinosaurs to our world today, giving new relevance to their lives and power to the tales of their extinction.

Visit Field Station Dinosaurs for more information.

L.E.A.D. Fest Carnival at Garden State Plaza in Paramus

Nothing says family fun like a night out at a local carnival! Hosted by Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.), the Carnival features rides, great food, games, entertainment, and more! The Carnival runs from May 23-June 9.

Memorial Day Weekend Schedule:

Thursday, May 23: Opens 5:00 pm
Friday, May 24: Opens 5:00 pm
Saturday, May 25: Opens 3:00 pm
Sunday, May 26: Opens 3:00 pm3:00 pm
Monday, May 27: Opens 3:00 pm

Get more information and purchase carnival tickets here.

Garden State Plaza is located at One Garden State Plaza in Paramus, New Jersey.

Films at the Fort Memorial Day Weekend Matinees: May 25-May 27, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm

Films at the Fort Memorial Day Weekend matinees. Visit mybergen.com for details.

Commemorate the Memorial Day Weekend with matinees held at the Fort Lee Historic Park Auditorium in Fort Lee.

Film Schedule:

Saturday, May 25: Flags of Our Fathers (2006 R)
Sunday, May 26: The Guns of Navarone (1961 Not Rated)
Monday, May 27: The Great Escape (1963 Not Rated)

Authentic WWII uniforms and equipment will be on display in the auditorium. Admission is free. Find more information here. Fort Lee Historic Park is located on Hudson Terrace in Fort Lee, New Jersey.

Open House Sundays at Garretson Forge & Farm in Fair Lawn: Sunday, May 26, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm

Bring the family out for an afternoon of history at the Garretson Forge & Farm Open House on Sunday, May 26, from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. Enjoy guided tours of the homestead, an example of Dutch Colonial architecture built in the 1700s, and gardens.

Garretson Forge & Farm is located at 4-02 River Road in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Find more information here.

Here are a few more Bergen County Memorial Day Weekend events!

More Bergen County Memorial Day events are added daily to the mybergen.com Events Calendar.

Have a happy and safe Memorial Day, and please remember to take time to honor the men and women who lost their lives in the service of the United States military.