Memorial Day Parade
Unfortunately, the 2026 Memorial Day Parade has been canceled due to rain. The ceremony will be held in the Town Hall Auditorium at 11 AM.
If you have any questions, please contact Renee McCue by email or 860-561-7521.
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Memorial Day Ceremony
A brief Memorial Day ceremony will be held at the Town Hall auditorium to give the holiday special meaning.
The ceremony includes color guards from the West Hartford Police and Fire departments and American Legion Post 96.
Special thanks to West Hartford Community Interactive for bringing these two events to West Hartford residents via Comcast channel 5, Frontier channel 6098, and YouTube.
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About the Parade
West Hartford takes great pride in hosting its annual Memorial Day Parade, held annually on the last Monday of May at 10 a.m. It follows a tradition established by returning West Hartford veterans from World War I in the 1920s.
Memorial Day is about remembering those who have served our country and those who died while preserving our freedom. All veterans are welcome to march in the parade. Community organizations may participate in the parade, especially those with a veteran- or military-focused purpose.
Participating organizations are asked to provide at least one name of a veteran they will honor on Memorial Day. The veteran may be a family member, a special friend, or a historical figure. The veteran’s name will be announced along with the organization’s name as they pass by the review stand/stage.
Please note that the Memorial Day Parade is not a platform for commercial advertising or political statements.