Introduction
The Wethersfield Memorial Day Parade will take place Saturday, May 24, 2025 stepping off at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Memorial Day Ceremony at Village Cemetery immediately following the parade.
- This year's theme is "Military 250 - Honoring Army, Navy and Marine Corps."
- The Memorial Day committee is once again requesting financial contributions for the Memorial Day and Veterans Day activities this year. We need your support! Any contribution will be deeply appreciated. Information can be obtained from and contributions made to:
- Town of Wethersfield - Memorial Day Celebration
- c/o Parks and Recreation Department
- 505 Silas Deane Highway
- Wethersfield, CT 06109
The Memorial Day Committee would like to encourage all residents to demonstrate their support for the veterans and our country by displaying the American Flag during the weekend.
Contact Information
If you are interested in marching in the 2025 Memorial Day Parade please complete and submit a Memorial Day Marcher Form.
For more information about the event e-mail the committee at memorial.day@wethersfieldct.gov.
Deceased Veterans Honor Roll
Roll of Honor
Sponsorship / Support
The Memorial Day and Veterans Day Committees would like to thank the Wethersfield business community, organizations and volunteers who have given their support and who are helping to make this year's events memorable. If you would like to consider helping us in any manner, please contact the committee at memorial.day@wethersfieldct.gov.
Memorial Day Ceremonies
The Memorial Day Ceremony will take place in Village Cemetery immediately following the parade, approximately 10:30 a.m.
Memorial Day Address Speaker
T.B.D.
Parade Marshals
T.B.D
Essay Contest
Silas Deane Middle School students will once again be participating in this year's Dan Camilliere Memorial Day essay contest themed "Military 250 - Honoring Army, Navy and Marine Corps."
2025 Winning Essays
memorial Day posters
This year's Memorial Day posters, which are displayed on the first floor of Town Hall, were created by 6th graders at Charles Wright Elementary School.
Flags of Appreciation
In recognition of all veterans, the GFWC/CT of Newington/Wethersfield Womens Club, a member of the General Federation of Womens Clubs, will be displaying a "Flags of Appreciation" to honor our veterans. A series of flags will be displayed in front of the Hurlburt-Dunham house at 212 Main Street during the weekend as a thank you to all our Veterans and members of our Armed Forces.
Information for Marchers for 2025
Line of March Wethersfield Memorial day parade 2025
NEW Parade Route 2025
The parade will have a new route in 2025! The parade will step off at 9:00 a.m. and will head west on State Street to Nott Street then to Garden Street. It will then proceed down Garden Street, cross over Church Street and turn left onto Main Street. The Reviewing Stand will be at the intersection of Main Street and Church Street. The parade will end at Hartford Avenue. The Memorial Day Parade Ceremony will take place at the intersection of Main Street and Marsh Street on the grass in front of First Church of Christ.
Parking 2025
Parking for spectators will be available throughout the parade route. Spectators may also park on any residential street not marked by "no parking" signs. Parking for marchers will be available at the Department of Motor Vehicle on State Street rear lot. The rear parking lot of the DMV will also be available for buses to park during the parade.
Street Closings 2024
Below is a list of street closings and approximate times they will be closed. (All times listed below are approximate.)
- State Street (entire length) — 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
- Nott Street (from Garden Street to State Street) — 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
- Garden Street (from Nott Street to Church Street) — 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
- Church Street (from Garden Street to Main Street) — 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
- Main Street (from Church Street to Garden Street) — 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Garden Street (from Main Street to Broad Street) — 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Broad Street (west side, from Garden Street north to Marsh Street) — 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
- Marsh Street (from Main Street to Broad Street) — 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
In addition, the following streets will be posted with temporary "No Parking" signs:
- State Street: From Hartford Avenue to the west driveway of DMV — both sides
- Nott Street: Around monument island at Hartford Avenue and Nott Street; from Hartford Avenue to Garden Street — both sides
- Garden Street: From Nott Street to Church Street — both sides
- Church Street: From Garden Street to Main Street — both sides
- Garden Street: From Main Street to Broad Street — both sides
- Broad Street: From Garden Street to Marsh Street — both sides
- Nott Street/State Street intersection
- Nott Street: Between State Street and Garden — both sides
- Main Street: From Church Street to Garden Street — both sides (Saturday morning only)
Rain Plans
In the event of inclement weather, the ceremonies will be moved indoors to Wethersfield High School and will begin at 10:00 a.m. The latest information will be announced on the Parks and Recreation Department program information line at (860) 721-2890. An announcement will also be posted in the announcements area of the home page of the town web site.