Flag Retirement Ceremony –10:00 AM on the Pier
Start the day on the pier at 10:00 AM for a Flag Day Flag Retirement Ceremony. The public is welcome to bring flags in need of proper retirement or simply come to observe. The ceremony is free and no ticket is required.
Join us for the Fourth Annual Honoring Our Heroes Program – 11:00 AM
Master of Ceremonies CAPT Walt Urban, USN (Ret.), will preside over this year’s ceremony, which pays tribute to 14 New Jersey heroes — 11 from World War I, 2 from World War II, and 1 from the Korean War, including Medal of Honor recipients from New Jersey.
The 2026 ceremony also proudly introduces a new recognition category celebrating women who distinguished themselves in military service, honoring three New Jersey natives who served during World War I, World War II, and Vietnam.
Returning recognition categories this year include:
- POW/MIA
- Rosie The Riveter
- Gold Star Families
- Tuskegee Airmen
This year’s guest speaker is CAPT. Ralph Galati, USAF (Ret.), who will address attendees as part of this meaningful tribute to those who have served and sacrificed for our nation.
Honoring Our Heroes is free and open to the public. All are welcome to join us in paying tribute to those who served.