Directions

How to reach apparatus judging, the line-up area, and the parade route on Saturday, September 5, 2026.

Parade day timeline

8:30 – 11:00 AM	Apparatus judging registration — Walmart parking lot, enter from Division Street. Judging begins at 9:00 AM.
12:00 PM	Line-up opens in West Boonton — enter at Morris Avenue & Rockaway Street.
12:30 PM	All units in position.
1:30 PM	Parade steps off.
5:30 PM	Trophy presentation.

1. Apparatus judging — Walmart parking lot

Judging is held before the parade in the Walmart parking lot on Route 46 in Boonton. Enter the lot from Division Street and follow the direction of the volunteers on scene to the judging area.

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2. Line-up — West Boonton

After judging, units proceed to the line-up area in West Boonton. Enter at Morris Avenue & Rockaway Street, where marshals will direct you to your assigned position. Line-up opens at noon and every unit should be in place no later than 12:30 PM.

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Your specific line-up position is emailed to each registered entry ahead of parade day. If you have not received yours, contact the Parade Chairman.

3. The route

The parade steps off at 1:30 PM sharp and runs:

Down Main Street
To Grant Street
To Old Boonton Road
Ending at the Boonton High School field, 306 Lathrop Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005 — the carnival grounds.

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Spectators

Spectators are welcome anywhere along the route — arrive early for a spot on Main Street, which is the busiest stretch. Free public parking is available near the carnival grounds, with ADA-accessible spaces reserved close to the entrance. Streets on the route close to traffic before step-off, so please plan a little extra time and follow posted signage and the direction of volunteers.