John Basilone Parade Committee

09/01/2026

The U.S. Marine Corps Marine Corps Base Quantico band will be back in Raritan.
Will you? 9/20/26

08/31/2026

Announcement:
Major General Michael E. McWilliams
is the 2026 John Basilone Parade Special Guest Speaker. Major General is a senior officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, widely recognized for his extensive leadership in tactical and strategic military logistics. He will be reviewing the parade and speaking at the ceremony located at the Basilone Statue. Learn more by visiting our website:
www.johnbasiloneparade.com

08/31/2026

91 year old 🇺🇸⚓️NAVY VETERAN ⚓️🇺🇸
just completed the Appalachian Trail Thru Hike. For the second time! We salute you! And we have a place in our parade for you!

https://www.wate.com/ap-strange-news/ap-at-91-dale-grey-beard-sanders-reclaims-record-as-oldest-hiker-to-complete-the-appalachian-trail/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WATE_6_On_Your_Side&fbclid=IwZnRzaAUCy6pwZG9mBWZkaWQWUNgeOB6OL7XOtfMachSRE72xIXitB2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6Wr7X0hT-SGFz2VaePpT517NtBpS4dDNOOR_xNgwImbtvw4H6iI30wS43tgQ_aem_tNo_FQ6J74mgiZj6Lr1CDg

MILLINOCKET, Maine (AP) — More than 14 million older adults fall every year in the U.S., perhaps none so often as 91-year-old Dale Sanders. By his count, Sanders fell 71 times while reclaiming his …

08/29/2026

He back again this year! Come out to the parade and meet Major General Livingston.

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

Register today!
www.johnbasiloneparade.com

08/27/2026

Immediately following the parade!
Join us at the Basilone Statue for a ceremony of all ceremonies!

08/27/2026

September 20th. Raritan Borough NJ
Rain or shine.
www.johnbasiloneparade.com

08/27/2026

One of our most special events on parade day, is the church mass honoring John at his beloved church, The Catholic Church Of St. Ann- Raritan, NJ. No matter what faith you practice, all our welcome to join us (before parade) to truly hold space space for John, and all of our service members. So, come early, and stay late 9/20

08/26/2026

The Basilone Parade Committe has chosen this year to honor a Vice Grand Marshal, a veteran, contributing outstanding service to the country and community on the home front. Ed Graf is a history teacher at Somerset County Vocational & Technical Schools and has presented Proud to be an American Day for the last 19 years!
Come meet Ed at the 2026 Basilone Parade on 9/20 in Raritan Borough.
www.johnbasiloneparade.com