Griswold Memorial Day Parade
returns Monday, May 25, with the town’s annual celebration taking place at 9 a.m. at Fanning Park on Main Street in Jewett City. The longtime community tradition brings residents, veterans groups, local organizations, and families together for a morning centered on remembrance, patriotism, and honoring those who lost their lives in military service.
Held in the heart of Jewett City, the Griswold Memorial Day Parade carries the familiar atmosphere of a classic small-town New England observance, where community members gather beneath American flags and along Main Street to recognize the meaning behind the holiday. The event serves as both a tribute to fallen service members and a moment for the community to come together in reflection and gratitude.
As Memorial Day celebrations unfold across SE Connecticut, the Griswold Memorial Day Parade remains an important local tradition rooted in honoring military sacrifice and preserving the spirit of community remembrance. The morning observance at Fanning Park continues to bring generations together while marking the significance of Memorial Day throughout the region.
