Politics & Government

Freehold Memorial Day Parade Committee Presents Awards

Committee Chairwoman Alice McCobb roundly praised for her efforts.

Freehold Memorial Day Parade Committee Chairwoman Alice McCobb came to Monday’s Freehold Borough Council meeting to present awards for groups that marched in the event. However, a standing ovation and ample praise was reserved for McCobb, who has chaired the committee for over 20 years.

“Alice and her family are the glue that holds the parade together,” Council President George Schnurr said.

Councilwoman Sharon Shutzer noted that the parade is a family affair for the McCobbs. Alice McCobb’s daughter, Amanda, began taking photos of the parade as a child and has risen through the ranks to become the committee’s vice chairwoman.

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“The work that goes into the parade is mind-boggling,” Shutzer said.

In his capacity as Borough Council liaison to the Freehold Memorial Day Parade Committee, Schnurr said he received compliments from veterans for how well run the event was.

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“[The veterans] really appreciate the effort that is put in, especially by the McCobb family,” Schnurr said.

137th Annual Freehold Memorial Day Parade Awards

Best Overall - Judges Choice Award

First Place: Colts Neck High School Navy Junior ROTC

Second Place: Veteran's Community Alliance

Color/Honor Guard Award

First Place: Colts Neck High School Navy Junior ROTC

Second Place: Marine Academy of Science and Technology

Band Award

First Place: Freehold Township High School Marching Patriot Band

Second Place: Freehold High School Marching Colonials

Fire/Rescue Unit

First Place: Freehold Fire Department

Second Place: East Freehold Fire Company

Communty Service Organization

First Place: Veteran's Community Alliance

Second Place: Monsignor Kivelitz Assembly 4th Degree Knights of Columbus

Best Float

First Place: Veteran's Community Alliance

Chairman's Choice Award

Especially for You Florist

Special Thank You

Investors Savings Bank, which donated $5,000--the cost of running the parade

Mayor Michael Wilson


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