Marchers Sought For West Haven Memorial Day Parade

WEST HAVEN, CT — The city and the West Haven Veterans Council are seeking veterans, civic groups, fraternal organizations, service clubs and marching bands to participate in the annual Memorial Day parade, which steps off at 10:30 a.m. May 26.

Participants must register and list required special accommodations for the procession, which has no rain date.

The city will provide transportation for veterans who are unable to walk the 1.5-mile parade route, which follows Campbell Avenue from Captain Thomas Boulevard to Center Street. To make arrangements, call the mayor’s office at 203-937-3510.

Download a participation form here.

Forms are also available for pickup in the mayor’s office at City Hall, 355 Main St., where they are due May 2.

Completed forms must be faxed to 203-937-3621 or mailed to the West Haven Memorial Day Parade, Office of the Mayor, 355 Main St., West Haven 06516. They can also be emailed to Amani Jaramoga, the executive assistant to Mayor Dorinda Borer, at ajaramoga@westhaven-ct.gov.

Anyone with questions can call Jaramoga at 203-937-3510.