Avon Makes Decision On Memorial Day Parade

AVON, CT — Avon officials canceled the town’s Memorial Day parade Monday because of rainy weather conditions.

Town officials announced that a smaller Memorial Day ceremony will instead be held indoors at 11 a.m. at the Avon Senior Center, located at 635 West Avon Road.

The annual event honors military service members who died while serving the United States.

Several Connecticut communities canceled or altered Memorial Day parade plans Monday because of forecasts calling for rain and wet conditions.