On May 25, Lakewood Township in New Jersey held its annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony, beginning with a flag-raising at 11 a.m. at Town Square, located at the intersection of Clifton Avenue and Third Street. Following the flag-raising, a grand procession marched southbound on Clifton Avenue to the All Wars Memorial at Lake Carasaljo, situated on North Lake Drive off Route 9. At 11:45 a.m., Mayor Ray Coles led a memorial ceremony that included live addresses, musical tributes, and a gun salute to honor those who have died in service to the United States. Deputy Mayor Menashe Miller, who serves as a chaplain in the U.S. Air Force, expressed the township's honor in paying tribute to military heroes from past generations. He emphasized the valor and patriotism displayed by military personnel, stating, "Lakewood Township is honored to once again do our part to honor our military heroes throughout the generations who have paid the greatest price imaginable so that America can remain the world's beacon of freedom and prosperity."