Parade Document · 2026
Parade Invitation
An invitation from the Parade Committee to march with us on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
To all Fire Companies, Ladies Auxiliaries, Bands, Drum Corps, Community Groups, and owners of Antique and Vintage Apparatus:
For nearly 90 years the Boonton Fire Department has marched its Labor Day Weekend inspection and parade, and 2026 marks our 135th Anniversary. On behalf of the officers and members of the department, you are cordially invited to join us in the line of march.
The parade is the centerpiece of our Labor Day Weekend Carnival, held September 3–6, 2026 at the Boonton High School Field, 306 Lathrop Ave. Apparatus judging takes place on the morning of the parade, the parade steps off at 1:30 PM, and trophies are presented that afternoon. Spectators are welcome all along the route.
We would be honored to have your company represented. Please return your reply sheet as early as you can so the Committee can plan the line of march — and let us know either way, whether or not you are able to attend.
At a glance
| Date & time | Saturday, September 5, 2026 — the parade steps off at 1:30 PM sharp. Rain date: Monday, September 7, 2026. |
|---|---|
| Apparatus judging | Walmart parking lot, enter from Division Street. Registration 8:30–11:00 AM; judging begins at 9:00 AM. |
| Line-up | West Boonton, beginning at noon. Enter at Morris Avenue & Rockaway Street. All units should arrive no later than 12:30 PM. |
| Route | Down Main Street to Grant Street, to Old Boonton Road, ending at the Boonton High School field. |
| Trophy presentation | 5:30 PM on parade day. |
| Parade Chairman | Chris Azzollini, Boonton Fire Department, 315 Lathrop Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005 |
How to enter
- Online: complete the parade entry reply sheet on our website — the fastest way to reach the Committee.
- By mail: print the printable entry form and mail it to the Parade Chairman at the address above.
Line-up positions and any last-minute instructions are emailed to each registered entry ahead of the parade, so please include a working email address with your reply.
Please read the Rules & Regulations and Directions before parade day, and share them with your drivers and line officers.
We look forward to marching with you,
The Parade Committee
Boonton Fire Department
Chris Azzollini, Parade Chairman — 315 Lathrop Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005
Chief@boontonfd.org · (973) 334-0114
Other parade documents
- Rules & Regulations — judging, uniforms, and conduct
- Directions — routes to judging and line-up
- Trophy List — this year's awards
- Printable Entry Form — the reply sheet to mail in