Westport Announces Memorial Day Parade Float Theme

WESTPORT, CT – William Vornkahl, President of the Westport Veterans Council, announced Wednesday the theme for the Memorial Day Parade float contest will be "Thank A Veteran."

According to a press release, certificates will be awarded in the following categories:

• Best Development of Theme
• Best Youth Organization Float
• Most Creative
• Best Community Organization
• Most Colorful
• Best Overall Float

The parade will take place on Monday, May 27, and will begin at 9 a.m. The route begins on Riverside Avenue, continues east on Post Road East, to Myrtle Avenue, to Main Street and ending at Parker Harding Plaza.

Memorial Services will be held on Veterans Green immediately following the parade. If the parade is canceled, services will be held at 10 a.m. in the Westport Town Hall Auditorium.

Contributed press release.