SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD — The communities of Scotch Plains and Fanwood will once again pay tribute this Memorial Day to those American military personnel of all wars who made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives in service to their country.

On Monday, May 27, observances will begin with a memorial service at 8 a.m. at American Legion Post 209, located at 237 Park Avenue at Sunset Place in Scotch Plains.

At 9 a.m., there will be a memorial service and presentation of wreaths at the Northside Train Station in Fanwood. A memorial tribute and laying of wreaths will take place at 10 a.m. at the War Memorial at Park Avenue and Front Street in downtown Scotch Plains.

The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Memorial Day Parade will follow this ceremony. The theme for this year’s parade is “80th Anniversary of DDay — Never Was So Much Owed to So Few.” The parade will recognize the service, commitment and sacrifices of members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have defended and continue to protect the country.

Starting at 10:45 a.m. at the gazebo in downtown Scotch Plains, the parade will proceed along Park Avenue, move down Martine Avenue into the center of Fanwood and end at La Grande Park in Fanwood.