If you’re staying local, grab your red, white and blue and head to one of the Memorial Day Weekend parades in our area! Not only are they a great way to teach the kids what the weekend is all about, but it’s also a fun way to keep them entertained!
Here’s a list to help you find an event that works with your family’s schedule!
Rowayton Memorial Day Parade
Sunday, May 24, noon – 1 p.m.
Parade Route: Choose a spot along McKinley Avenue or Rowayton Avenue.
Head down to the fire station for hot dogs and live music afterward!
Parade Route: Choose a spot along McKinley Avenue or Rowayton Avenue.
Head down to the fire station for hot dogs and live music afterward!
Westport Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 25, 9 a.m.
Parade Route: Riverside Avenue, continues east on Post Road East, to Myrtle Avenue, to Main Street, and ends at Parker Harding Plaza.
Ceremonies immediately afterward take place on Veterans Green (across from Town Hall)
Ceremonies immediately afterward take place on Veterans Green (across from Town Hall)
New Canaan Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 25, 9:30 a.m.
Parade Route: Step off from St. Mark’s Church, proceeding down Oenoke Ridge Road to upper Main Street, past the Wayside Cross at God’s Acre, past the Firehouse and Town Hall, continuing down Main Street to Lakeview Cemetery.
Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 25, 10 a.m.
Parade Route: Sound Beach Avenue to Binney Park
Ceremony immediately following the parade at Binney Park
Ceremony immediately following the parade at Binney Park
The Jim Fixx Memorial Day Run will also be held on Monday, May 25, 8:15 a.m. on Greenwich Avenue & Elm Street. Sign up here!
Norwalk Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 25, 10 a.m.
Parade Route: Veterans Park in East Norwalk, right on Van Zant Street, left on East Avenue, past City Hall and ending at the Town Green.
Parade Route: Veterans Park in East Norwalk, right on Van Zant Street, left on East Avenue, past City Hall and ending at the Town Green.
Darien Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 25, 10 a.m.
Parade Route: Old King’s Market up the Post Road to Spring Grove Veterans Cemetery.
A commemoration ceremony will start at 11:15 a.m.
A commemoration ceremony will start at 11:15 a.m.
The Post 53 Annual Food Fair is 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Tilley Pond Park. Learn more here!
Ridgefield Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 25, 11:30 a.m.
Begins at begin Jesse Lee Church and ends with a commemorative ceremony at Ballard Park.