John Basilone Memorial Parade

Sergeant Basilone received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his gallant action during the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942 and the Navy Cross posthumously for more heroism in the Battle of Iwo Jima where he was killed in 1945..

There is a parade in honor of John Basilone, and others like him, in the town of Raritan where he was born that grows in size and popularity every year.

Over 150 units march along with the Quantico Marine Band, and 20 other military and high school bands before 1000s of spectators, many of whom coming from different parts of the country to attend this annual event.