New Britain Memorial Day Parade | May 30, 2023
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May 30
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? Join us in New Britain on Memorial Day, May 30, 2023
As we honor all those who have bravely served and are currently serving in the United States Military. The Memorial Day Services and Parade, hosted by the New Britain Parks and Recreation Department, promise a day of poignant remembrance and community spirit. ?
Memorial Day Reflection
Memorial Day, as eloquently put by Veterans Commission Chairman Peter Scirpo, is a time for reflection - "to never forget those whose selfless acts provide endless freedom for all citizens in the free world." ?
Schedule for Memorial Day Services
Here's the day's schedule for the Memorial Day Services, which includes the placing of wreaths ?, invocations, cadences, and the solemn playing of taps ?:
? 8:00 am: General John Patterson Memorial on East/Allen Streets
? 8:30 am: Spanish American War Memorial at Willow Brook Park, 635 South Main St.
? 8:45 am: Vietnam Memorial at Willow Brook Park, 635 South Main St.
? 9:15 am: Sherrod E. Skinner Memorial on Corbin Ave./Lincoln Street
? 9:45 am: Israel Putnam Stone at Walnut Hill Park
? 10:00 am: World War I Memorial Monument at Walnut Hill Park
? 10:30 am: General Casimir Pulaski Monument/General Tadeusz Kosciuszko Monument at Pulaski Park
? 11:00 am: Civil War, World War II, Korean and Vietnam Memorials at Central Park
? 11:30 am: 65th Infantry Regiment Park at Beaver Street, North Side
? 11:50 am: Belvidere Area World War II Memorial at Campbell Square, Stanley St/Hillcrest Ave.
? 12:15 pm: Captain Brian S. Letendre U.S.M.C. Memorial at Pendleton Road/Sunnyslope Drive
Memorial Day Parade
The parade will assemble at 5:00 p.m. and start at 6:00 p.m., marching from Burritt and Broad Streets, East on Broad Street, South on Main Street, past Central Park, ending at Franklin Square in front of the New Britain Courthouse.
Participants include local veterans organizations, youth and local organizations, marching bands, and various entertainers, creating a vibrant and heartfelt tribute to our veterans. ?️
New Britain Memorial Day Parade | May 30, 2023
Join New Britain's Memorial Day Services and Parade on May 30, 2023, honoring veterans. Events begin at 8 am, parade starts at 6 pm from Burritt and Broad Streets. Don't miss out! #NewBritainMemorialDay2023