Memorial Day Parade Committee

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  On Sunday May 24th, 2026 starting at 12:30 PM, Colchester will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade.  The Parade is a community effort supported by local groups that are committed to make this event a success.  We strive to show the pride we feel in our departed military veterans by asking local organizations and members of the community to step up and participate by making a float or marching in the annual parade. 

            The parade committee is expecting to have several military units represented.  They will include  the Connecticut Army National Guard, 1109th TASM-G, U S Navy US Marine Reserve, and the US Air Force Reserve.  Maybe we will have a military aircraft flyover Colchester also. Our American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Colchester Veterans Honor Guard will also participate.  There is plenty room for
community organizations to help fill in our ranks.  
The electronic application to join this years Memorial Day Parade is available using the link on the left side of this page.  Hard copies will be available through the First Selectman's office if needed. 

            The Parade Committee will award prizes in three categories:
1. Best volunteer marching unit
2. Most patriotic float
3. Most creative float

We encourage any veteran, or local organization in Colchester and our surrounding towns to join us in honoring our fallen heroes.

Dan Henderson
Colchester Memorial Day Parade Committee