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Memorial Day Weekend Events
Staying local for Memorial Day weekend, but still looking to "get out?" Here are some area celebrations and events for the weekend.
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. From parades to rifle salutes and local Daisys making care packages for deployed servicemen and women, there are a host of area events commemorating those who serve and have served our country.
Memorial Day weekend has also become a three-day celebratory weekend with everyone looking forward to the coming summer months.
Here are some Memorial Day weekend events and celebrations that were posted on various Patch sites in the region. Click on the links for additional event information.
Saturday
- Bake Sale to Benefit CT Draft Horse Rescue, East Hampton
- Story & Crafts at the Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford
- Nathan Hale - Ray Alumni Pasta Dinner Fundraiser, East Haddam
- Author and West Hartford Teacher Matthew Dicks Appearance, Colchester
- Brownstone Park's Opening Weekend, Portland
- "British" style CAR BOOT(TRUNK) Sale, Middlefield
- Benefit Walk for Melissa Albin, Middlefield
- Super Smash Brothers Tournament, Durham
- Two Day Garage Sale, Wallingford
Sunday
- Rifle Salutes at East Hampton Cemeteries to Honor Veterans
- East Haddam Land Trust 'Last Sunday' Hike, Lyme
- Westfield Memorial Day Parade, Middletown
Monday
- East Hampton Daisies Collecting Items for Deployed Service Men and Women, East Hampton
- Welcome Home Veteran Ceremony, East Hampton
- Local 19th Century Baseball, Portland
- Middletown Memorial Day Parade, Middletown
- East Haddam, Haddam and Killingworth Memorial Day Parades
- Memorial Day Parade, Durham
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