Image from the Derby-Shelton Memorial Day Parade website.
The following information comes from the Derby-Shelton Memorial Day Parade website:
The Derby-Shelton Parade is one of the oldest Memorial Day parades in the state.
Together with a stirring memorial service held on Sunday evening before the parade, these observances have their origins with the Civil War veterans.
Memorial Service:
Sunday, May 26th
Promptly at 7:30pm
New Location: Shelton Intermediate School
675 Constitution Blvd, N
Shelton, CT 06484
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE:
Monday, May 27th
Promptly at 9 a.m.
Route: Shelton to Derby
Begins at Howe and White Streets in Shelton
(The parade participants are to be dropped off at the Riverwalk/Farmers Market on Canal Street. Routes to the drop off area will be posted.)
Ends at Cottage and Elizabeth Streets in Derby