Mon to Thurs: 8am – 4pm
Friday: 8am – 1pm
908.756.0080
15 Mountain Blvd
Watchung, NJ 07069
Mon to Thurs: 8am – 4pm
Friday: 8am – 1pm
908.756.0080
15 Mountain Blvd
Watchung, NJ 07069
Founder's Day
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Celebrate 100 years of Watchung history with a day filled with hometown pride, patriotic spirit, and family fun. Join us for this free event that honors our past and celebrates our future.
Founder's Day Details
Parade
Parade Kick Off: 9:30 AM
Parade Route: Starting at the Watchung Police Station (840 Somerset Street), continue up Somerset Street (towards the circle) to Best Lake
Bring your flags, line the streets, and cheer on the participants as they make their way to Best Lake.
If you would like to participate in the parade email: [email protected]
Mayor’s Regatta: 10:30am
If you would like to participate in the Mayor’s Regatta email: [email protected]
Time Capsule Opening: Following Mayor's Regatta
Join us in opening the Borough’s 1976 time capsule!
Rain Date
In the event of inclement weather, the event will be moved to Sunday, June 14.
