Tolland Lays Out Plans For 2024 Memorial Day Parade

TOLLAND, CT — The Tolland Memorial Day Parade is on tap for Sunday at 1 p.m.

The parade is organized by the Tolland Permanent Celebration Committee along with the town's Veterans Recognition Commission. It will take place 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 96 Old Post Road.

This year's parade theme is "Honoring Their Sacrifice." Tolland Historical Society President Kathy Bach will be announcing the parade from the Old Tolland County Jailhouse and Museum and Jonathan Turner, a retired staff sergeant from the Army National Guard, 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 Tolland Recreation Department, 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 in the parade or enter a float in the float contest should send an email to the Permanent Celebration Committee at tollandpcc@gmail.com.

Tolland children can also take part in festivities by coloring a Memorial Day page provided by the committee. The pages are available at the Tolland Public Library. Children who bring their completed artwork to the Library in May will receive a prize.