2013 Memorial Day Parades: When and Where

Memorial Day is the unofficial kick-off to summer and it’s also a day for patriotic parades that bring out the best of our communities as we honor veterans past and present. 

To help you celebrate the holiday, we’ve put together a list of parades taking place in the area this weekend. Have fun!

Location: Westport
Date & Time: Monday, May 27, 9 a.m. 
What You Need to Know: Click here for Westport Memorial Day Parade details and Line of March. 

Location: Fairfield
Date & Time: Monday, May 27, 10 a.m.
What You Need to Know: The parade draws thousands of spectators from throughout the area and the parade route (a section of Route 1 and Old Post Road) is closed to vehicular traffic. Parking opportunities include the Fairfield Train Station and commuter parking lots off I-95, among others. Definitely arrive early to get the best parking spots and viewing locations.

Location: Easton
Date & Time: Monday, May 27, 9:30 a.m.
What You Need to Know: The parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. from Easton Fire House Green and Proceed along Center Road to Town Hall. 

Location: Norwalk
Date & Time: Monday, May 27, 2 p.m.
What You Need to Know: The parade begins at Veterans Park then continues up Fort Point Street, Van Zant Street, East Avenue, and ends at the Town Green. The entrance and exit ramps of I-95 Exit 16, both northbound and southbound, will be temporarily closed between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.

Location: Rowayton
Date & Time: Sunday, May 26, 12 p.m.
What You Need to Know: The parade route goes from the Community Center to downtown Rowayton. Hot dogs and soda will be served at the firehouse following the parade and the Rowayton Arts Center Art Show at Pinkney Park will be open as well. 

Location: Monroe
Date & Time: Sunday, May 26, 2 p.m.
What You Need to Know: The procession will travel from Elm Street and Route 111 north to the Monroe green. Immediately following the parade, the town's Memorial Day ceremony will take place at the War Memorial located directly in front of town hall.

Location: Derby/Shelton
Date & Time: Monday, May 27, 9 a.m.
What You Need to Know: The Parade starts at 9 a.m. in Derby near Elizabeth Street and Cottage Street and crosses the Derby/Shelton Bridge, ending in Shelton at the Slab. There will be a service at the bridge. Sunday night, a service will be held at Shelton High School at 7:30 p.m. 

Location: Trumbull
Date & Time: Monday, May 27, 10 a.m.
What You Need to Know: The parade starts at Marisa's Ristorante on Main Street near Long Hill Green and ends at Town Hall.On Monday morning, at 7:30 a.m. a service will be held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on White Plains Road and another service starts at 8:30 a.m. at Town Hall.

Location: Milford
Date & Time: Sunday, May 26, 2 p.m.
What You Need to Know: All units and marchers are asked to assemble at the Daniel Wasson Field parking lot at 1 p.m. The city’s Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony will also take place on Sunday, May 26, in front of City Hall, beginning promptly at 10 a.m.