Easton Memorial Day Parade Is A 'Go'

EASTON, CT — The 2021 Easton Memorial Day Parade is a "go," Post 160 of the American Legion announced Monday.

The parade will proceed along its traditional route, following Center Road to Town Hall. Masks will be required.

Participants should arrive at the Easton Fire Station no later than 9 a.m., on Memorial Day, May 31.

"Once all participants have arrived at town hall there will be the traditional ceremony. The opening invocation will be given by Pastor Amanda Ostrove of Easton’s Congregational Church. The ceremony will include remarks from distinguished guests, a flag raising, and a rifle salute. The closing benediction will be given by Father George Coca of Easton’s St. Dimitrie Orthodox Church," parade organizers said in a news release.

After the ceremony, Post 160 members will be traveling to two cemeteries in Easton to perform short honor ceremonies. Members of the public are welcome to attend those ceremonies.

First Selectman David Bindelglass said the town is in discussions to have a ceremony for the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

"I am certain that everyone agrees with the importance of marking this somber day in our history," Bindelglass said.