Road Closures Announced For Flag Day Ceremony, George Washington Reenactment In Wallingford

UPDATE: The outside portion of the event has been canceled, police announced on Friday. Ceremonies will take place indoors at Town Hall.

From the Wallingford Police Department

WALLINGFORD, CT — Wallingford will host two special events honoring American history on Saturday, June 14.

The day will begin with the annual Flag Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. on the steps of Wallingford Town Hall, located at 45 South Main Street. This patriotic observance is organized by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Wallingford Lodge #1365.

Immediately following, at approximately 11 a.m., the town will commemorate General George Washington’s historic visit to Wallingford on June 29, 1775, with a live re-enactment. Sponsored by the Wallingford Historical Society, the Wallingford Historic Preservation Trust, and the Wallingford Public Celebrations Committee, this event will begin at Town Hall and proceed through town in a ceremonial procession.

The 2nd Company Governor’s Foot Guard will provide an authentic military escort for General Washington, just as it did 250 years ago. Joining the procession will be members of the Susan Carrington Clarke Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

The historical procession will follow a route with several notable stops. The first will be at 350 Center Street, the original site of Jeremiah Carrington’s Tavern. From there, the entourage will continue east on Center Street before turning left onto North Elm Street, proceeding to the Atwater Cottage at the intersection of Christian Street and North Elm Street. This stop commemorates General Washington’s visit to the original Atwater Store, where he is believed to have acquired gunpowder. The procession will then head west along Christian Street, turn right onto North Main Street, and conclude at its final destination—the Nehemiah Royce House, located at 538 North Main Street.

All are welcome to attend these free, family-friendly events and take part in honoring Wallingford’s rich contributions to American history.

In accordance with Chapter 216 of the Wallingford Town Code, the following road closures will be in effect to accommodate the ceremonies and procession:

Road Closures:

• South Main Street between Center Street and Prince Street, will be closed to traffic starting at 9:45 a.m. The closure will remain in effect until the conclusion of the ceremonies, which is expected to be around 11:30 a.m.

Temporary Road Closures:

During the procession, the following roads will be temporarily closed to ensure the safe passage of participants:

• Center Street between North Main Street and North Elm Street
• North Elm Street between Center Street and Christian Street
• Christian Street between Old Durham Road and North Main Street
• North Main Street between Christian Street and Cedar Lane

Parking Restrictions:

Temporary no parking zones will be in place on South Main Street and Center Street. These restrictions will be clearly posted in advance. Vehicles parked in violation will be ticketed and may be towed at the owner's expense.