Every June, the American Legion Department of New Jersey holds its yearly state convention at the Wildwoods Convention Center, with a parade on Saturday. The 107th convention ran June 10-13, 2026, with the parade on Saturday, June 13, at 2 p.m.; 2027 dates have not been announced yet.

What Makes This Convention Special

• The convention brings together American Legion members from posts across New Jersey, alongside meetings of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion.
• The weekend’s highlight is the Saturday parade (2 p.m. in 2026). For the 2027 route and start time, check NJAmericanLegion.org or call 609-695-5418.
• At the 2026 convention, New Jersey’s Commissioner of Military and Veterans Affairs presented Department Commander Dan Channel with the New Jersey Commendation Medal.

What to Expect During Convention Weekend

If you’re in town for the convention, the beach and the Boardwalk are close by between sessions.

• Free beaches: Wildwood doesn’t charge for beach access

Pack comfortable walking shoes for the boardwalk and light layers for changing Shore weather.

Where to Stay for American Legion Convention & Parade

The five Coastal Collection hotels are family-owned, motel-style properties within a few blocks of the beach and the Boardwalk. See walk times from each hotel to the Boardwalk, or compare all five Wildwood hotels and book direct on each hotel’s page. Only Coastal Sands Inn stays open from mid-October through March; Beachside Resort, Sunrise Inn, Paradise Inn and Sunset Beach Hotel reopen in April, so check dates when you book.

The Coastal Collection