Memorial Day Parade Committee

Memorial Day 2024

            On Sunday May 26th, 2024 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.  Community Organizations wishing to participate should contact the First Selectman's Office to get a parade application.

            The Parade Committee will award prizes in three categories; 1. Best volunteer marching unit, 2. Most patriotic float and 3. Most creative float.  Applications to join this years Memorial Day Parade will be available online from the Town Hall, First Selectman's Office.  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