Sparta's Memorial Day Parade pays tribute
| 30 May 2018 | 11:53
Rolling out the antique autos photos by Dave Case
Sussex Miners' truck
EMT squad marches in remembrance
Here comes the Sparta HS Marching Band
OSCAR animal rescue
The Sparta Fire Department
A line of firetrucks
Representing the Scouting community
Spectators fill the street at parade's end
Deputy Mayor Christine Quinn, Mayor Josh Hertzberg, Councilman Jerry Murphy and Council Gil Gibbs
Getting ready for the Pledge of Allegiance
Re-enactors laying a wreath
Gianna Arcieri,5, of Sparta watching the 2018 Sparta Memorial Day Parade
Elizabeth O'Brien, 7; Kayleigh O'Brien,11; Ava Picinic, 10; Alena Picinic, 12; all of Sparta, watching the parade
Civil War re-enactors
Sparta Councilman Jerry Murphy handing out flags
Grand Marshal Col. Cindy Codispoti, US Army
Grant Elig, 3; Tyy Elig, 4; Jade Elig, 5; and Jaxon Elig, 9; all of Sparta
SPARTA — On a cool and very cloudy Monday, May 28, 2018, a great turnout accompanied the annual Sparta Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. The parade — featuring firetrucks, marching bands, Civil War re-enactors, antique cars and much more — traveled its traditional route from the banks of Lake Mohawk, through White Deer Plaza and up the hill to the Sparta Public Library. The memorial ceremony was then held at the Nicholson Pavilion where wreaths were laid, salutes fired, and speakers included the parade's Grand Marshal US Army Col. Cindy Codispoti and the VFW Post Commander Pete Litchfield.