Memorial Day Events In Norwalk Celebrate America's 250th

NORWALK, CT — With America celebrating its 250th anniversary this year, Memorial Day events in Norwalk could have a more patriotic bent than in previous years.

Memorial Day Weekend runs May 23-25, with the holiday itself falling on Monday, the 25th.

Memorial Day is traditionally a somber recognition of soldiers who died in the Revolutionary War and the American Civil War, fought to establish and maintain freedom and liberty for all, and in every war with U.S. involvement since.

A National Moment of Remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. local time, and all are encouraged to pause wherever they are for one minute of silence and join other Americans in honoring the men and women who died in U.S. military service.

Here's what's planned for Norwalk's Memorial Day weekend:

Norwalk Memorial Day Parade

• Monday, May 25, at 10 a.m.
• The city's annual Memorial Day parade begin at Veteran's Memorial Park and conclude at the town green. More information available here.

Rowayton Memorial Day Parade

• Sunday, May 24, at noon
• Residents are invited to march with Historic Rowayton behind a Revolutionary War Whaleboat. More information available here.

250th Celebration at Historic Rowayton Pinkney House

• Sunday, May 24, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
• Residents can enjoy a colonial chocolate maker, children's games and self-guided driving tours of local Revolutionary sites at the Seeley Dibble Pinkney House. More information available here.

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