Memorial Day Parade Set for Farmington Monday

The Town of Farmington said its annual Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 25, with a 10 a.m. start on Main Street and a ceremony afterward at Riverside Cemetery. Town officials said the event is intended to honor men and women who died in military service and invited residents to attend. Veterans are also being encouraged to join the procession, according to a notice posted by the town on May 4. Farmington also said town offices will be closed for the holiday on Monday and will reopen Tuesday, May 26, at 8:30 a.m. ### Where and when does the parade start? Monday, May 25, is the date Farmington has set for the parade, according to the town’s announcement. The event begins at 10:00 a.m. on Main Street in Farmington and proceeds to Riverside Cemetery. The town said the cemetery ceremony will follow the march and will commemorate “the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.” In a separate holiday closure notice, Farmington said residents are encouraged to join the community for the parade and the ceremony that follows. (farmington-ct.org) ### What has the town said the event is for? (farmington-ct.org) Farmington’s May 4 notice described Memorial Day as “a time for reflection and remembrance.” The town said the parade and ceremony are meant to recognize the sacrifices of fallen service members and to honor all who have served. Riverside Cemetery is the event’s endpoint, and the commemorative ceremony there is the central observance tied to the parade route. (farmington-ct.org) The town’s public notice did not list separate speakers or a detailed ceremony program in the text of its posting. ### Who can take part in the procession? Veterans of all backgrounds are encouraged to participate in the parade, the town said. (farmington-ct.org) Farmington’s notice named Paul Krause, identified as USMC, as the contact for those who want to join. The town’s posting included both a phone number and an email address for Krause. It also linked to a parade flyer and a Google Maps route page for additional event information. (farmington-ct.org) ### What closures or disruptions should residents expect? Town offices in Farmington will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day, according to a May 6 notice. (farmington-ct.org) Regular hours resume on Tuesday, May 26, at 8:30 a.m. The closure notice said there will be no change in trash and recycling collection days for residents served by the town’s contractor, Waste Material Trucking Company. (farmington-ct.org) The town did not publish a separate traffic advisory in the text available through its news posting, but the parade route from Main Street to Riverside Cemetery is expected to bring temporary traffic disruptions during the event. That expectation is an inference based on the published route and parade format. (farmington-ct.org) ### What if weather changes the plans? WTNH reported on May 23 that some Memorial Day events across Connecticut could be postponed or canceled because of inclement weather and advised residents to check town or city social media pages for updates. Farmington’s own notice said any weather-related updates for its parade will be posted on the town website and social media platforms. (farmington-ct.org) May 25 remains the scheduled date for the Farmington parade, and the town has not announced a cancellation in the notices reviewed. Residents looking for last-minute changes can monitor Farmington’s website and social channels before the 10 a.m. start on Monday. (farmington-ct.org) (wtnh.com)