Norwich Annual Memorial Day Parade 2024

This year’s Norwich Memorial Day Parade, hosted by the city, Norwich Area Veterans Council, and the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on May 27, starting by St. Patrick’s Cathedral at noon. A commemorative ceremony will take place at Chelsea Parade, the green by Norwich Free Academy, at 1 p.m.

The Memorial Day Parade, following the Memorial Day Program, is a tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The organizers welcome all who wish to join our veterans’ groups in this tribute, Past Norwich Area Veteran’s Council President John Waggoner said.

The parade ends when all the marchers arrive at Chelsea Parade. The event takes place rain or shine, according to Bill Shishmainian, who has organized the parade for 13 years.

The parade typically will feature 30 to 50 older vehicles among the cars each year, from Corvettes to Model As

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