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Halloween Parade 2014

The 65th Annual Halloween Parade was held on Sunday, October 26, 2014. This year’s Grand Marshall was Clem Santy who was Dunellen’s recreation director for 52 years. Judging took place in Washington Park. All participants received a ribbon from Mayor Bob Seader and pretzels from Santy. Winners included a family rock band, a weatherman, and a dog dressed as a turtle. Continue Reading →

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63rd Annual Dunellen Halloween Parade

One of NJ’s oldest Halloween parades
Saturday, October 26, 2013
$100.00 Awarded to BEST in Parade! MUST REGISTER FOR COSTUME CONTEST

Start Location: St. John’s the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church

Costume Registration: 12:00 pm

Parade Starts at 1:00pm

Parade Route:
St. Johns School, Down Lincoln Avenue, Left Onto North Avenue,
Left onto Washington Avenue, Right onto Dunellen Avenue, Left onto Park Place and ends at the Gazebo in Washington Park. For more information call the Recreation Office for details at
732 – 752 -2466 ext. Continue Reading →

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Dunellen HarvestFest

Celebrate the fall! The Dunellen Downtown Management Organization is excited to be sponsoring the first annual Dunellen HarvestFest in Washington Memorial Park (North Washington Avenue, btwn Dunellen Avenue and First Street, Dunellen NJ) on Sunday, October 13, 2013 from 10am-4pm. This event will feature artists and crafters from around the Garden State, local nonprofits, activities for kids, foods, music, dancing, and more! Participating in Dunellen’s HarvestFest is rather affordable: starting at $20 for a 10’x10′ non-food vendor space. DUNELLEN NONPROFITS RECEIVE A FREE SPACE (based on availability). Continue Reading →

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