Memorial Day Parade and Service

The Town of Tolland will hold its largest annual gathering, the 26th Annual Memorial Day Parade and Service on Sunday, May 28th at 1:00 pm.  The parade is organized by the Tolland Permanent Celebration Committee with the Town’s Veterans Recognition Commission and VFW Post 241.  It will be held rain or shine.  The parade begins next to the Preschool of the Arts on Tolland Stage Road, traverses the Town Green, turns right on Old Post Road and ends at the Tolland Intermediate School at 104 Old Post Road. The theme of the parade is “Honoring our Heroes”.  Kathy Bach, President of the Tolland Historical Society, will be announcing the parade from the Old Tolland County Jail and Museum and U.S. Army Veteran, Chris Prytko will be announcing the parade from in front of Town Hall at 21 Tolland Green.

A solemn Memorial Day ceremony will follow the parade on the lawn of the Intermediate School with U.S. Marine Veteran, Tom Farrish as the master of ceremonies and featuring music by the Tolland High School marching band.  Before, during and after the parade, the rear of Town Hall will be open for members of the public to view the town’s Veterans Wall of Honor.

Parking will be available at Town Hall and behind and across from the Intermediate School.  Any groups that would like to march or enter a float in the float contest should send an email to the Permanent Celebration Committee at tollandpcc@gmail.com.