Despite limited preparation time, the 2021 Parade was a success.
Thank you to all who attended!
Easton Legion members preparing for 2021 parade
Would you trust this man to fly an H-13 at night?
The 2021 Memorial Day Parade is a go!
Easton will have a 2021 Memorial Day Parade
THE PARADE WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE. It will only be cancelled in the case of unsafe conditions such as a lightning storm. A final call will be made in consultation with town officials Sunday afternoon/evening. Any changes will be posted here.
Easton, CT— 5 May 2021 — After consultation with town officials Post 160 of the American Legion in Easton has decided to have a Memorial Day Parade this year. All are invited to attend, but we ask that masks be worn by attendees. The parade will be held on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31. Participants should arrive at the Easton Fire Station no later than 9 AM. Step off will be at 9:30 AM. The route will be the same as in past years, following Center road to town hall. Once all participants have arrived at town hall there will be the traditional ceremony. The opening invocation will be given by Pastor Amanda Ostrove of Easton’s Congregational Church. The ceremony will include remarks from distinguished guests, a flag raising, and a rifle salute. The Closing benediction will be given by Father George Coca of Easton’s St. Dimitrie Orthodox Church.
After the ceremony, Post 160 members will be traveling to two cemeteries in Easton to perform short honor ceremonies. Members of the public are welcome to attend those ceremonies as well.
As always, the parade is being held in honor of those who have given their lives in America’s conflicts.
For more information contact:
Phone
Commander Don Rodgerson: 203 209 1402
Email: info@eastonamericanlegion.com
Website: www.eastonamericanlegion.com
2020 Memorial Day Parade - Canceled
Due to pandemic restrictions the 2020 Memorial Day Parade has been cancelled.
A small group of Post 160 members will however be visiting veteran gravesites on the morning of the 25th.
Following appropriate safety precautions we will perform our usual graveside rifle and bugle salute.
2019 Memorial Day Parade
Limited and more thoughtful development.
The 2019 edition of Easton’s Annual Memorial Day Parade
Patriotism has never gone out of style in Easton. This is demonstrated every year at the Annual Memorial Day Parade.