The Borough of Raritan and the John Basilone Parade committee wish to extend their sincere thanks to all of the participants and spectators who came out to honor the memory of Marine Sergeant John Basilone and to exhibit their faith and love of our great nation despite persistent showers. You made the 28th annual John Basilone parade such a huge success and a great celebration. We are truly grateful to every one of you and look forward to having you join us again next year.

John R. Pacifico
Chairman of the John Basilone Parade Committee

John Basilone is the only enlisted Marine to: Be Awarded The Congressional Medal of Honor and The Navy Cross Return to action after winning the Medal of Honor and be killed in action Have an annual parade in his honor

Click for 2009 John Basilone Parade Photos ! HBO Preview on Basilone Film Now Available Special Thanks to The Somerset County Freeholders One Grand Marshall for the 2009 Parade was John Hudak The other Grand Marshall for the 2009 Parade was Joe Sian Over 125 Groups Marched in the Parade Basilone's Surviving Classmate rode in the parade The 2009 Guest Speaker will be General Duane Thiessen Profile on the Man Who Made the Basilone Statue Philip Orlando John Basilone's Niece to Make Film Documentary Click for 2008 John Basilone Parade Photos ! The Grand Marshall for the 2008 Parade was Angelo Bernabe The 2008 Guest Speaker will be General George Flynn Groups that will march in this year's Parade Directions to Raritan Valley Community College (the location of the concert) 2007 Parade Photos The Grand Marshall for the 2007 Parade was Robert Krachun General Robert Magnus was the speaker at the 2007 ceremony Jon Seda will play Basilone in HBO series The Pacific Slideshow of Concert & Parade from Julie Walton Shaver Photography Photos from the 2006 Parade ! Photos from 2006 Ceremony after the Parade Clinton Watters The best man at Basilone's Wedding was the special guest The Grand Marshall for the 2006 Parade was James Sorace The John Basilone Stamp Photos from the Stamp unveiling ceremony 2005 Parade Photos 2005 Ceremony Photos 2005 Concert Photos 2005 Grand Marshall was Mary Gall Stoddard John Pacifico receives lifetime award for service Feb 19th Basilone Memorial Bridge Dedication Basilone Museum Redone