Overview
- My Chemical Romance performed The Black Parade in full at MetLife Stadium on August 9 as part of their Long Live the Black Parade anniversary tour.
- Belleville Mayor Michael Melham presented the band with the first-ever key to the city of Belleville during the onstage ceremony.
- Following the album set, the group moved to a B-stage for a rotating second set of hits and deep cuts.
- Frontman Gerard Way led fans in a rendition of Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer,” dubbing it the unofficial New Jersey state anthem.
- Thursday and Death Cab for Cutie opened the East Rutherford concert, and the tour now moves on to Philadelphia.