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NEW HAVEN – The City of New Haven invites regional residents to attend its traditional Memorial Day ceremonies and wreath-laying events on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Both programs will take place rain or shine to honor those who died in military service.

At 1:00 p.m., there will be a ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park on Long Wharf Drive. The principal speaker will be Col. Marc Castellucci of the Connecticut Army National Guard. Col. Castellucci serves as the Joint Director of Force Structure, Resources and Assessment (J8). An Army Ranger and avid rugby player, he has completed six combat deployments in support of the Global War on Terror.

At 3:00 p.m., there will be a second ceremony at the World War Memorial Flagpole on the New Haven Green. The principal speaker will be Lt. Col. Dawn Works-Dennis (Ret.). Formerly with the Connecticut Army National Guard, she now serves as the Deputy Public Works Officer for the Naval Submarine Base New London.

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HARTFORD–As part of the official state observance of Independence Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Connecticut is conducting appropriate ceremonies in the hall of flags of the Connecticut State Capitol at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, July 4, 2025. The event is free and open to the public.

VFW State Commander Charles M. Pickett will be the master of ceremonies, which includes a moving massing of the colors by state veteran organizations. The Connecticut Capitol Flag Preservationist from the office of Legislative Management Matthew Vallier is the principal speaker, VFW State Patriotic Instructor Cynthia L. Riley will sing the National Anthem and “God Bless America,” and the American Legion Department Color Guard, led by Color Guard Captain Steve Fahy, will present the colors.

Arrive around 8:30 a.m. as all attendees must pass through standard security screening.

NEW HAVEN – Commemorating the men and women who died while in military service, the City of New Haven Memorial Day ceremonies will be on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Elm City and regional residents are invited to attend the two traditional programs and wreath-laying ceremonies.

At 1:00 p.m., there will be a ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park on Long Wharf Drive. Brig. Gen. Ronald “Ron” P. Welch (Ret), Commissioner Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs will be the principal speaker.

At 3:00 p.m., there will be a second ceremony at the World War Memorial Flagpole on the New Haven Green. Maj. Jamie Cuticello, Deputy Commander, Connecticut Training Center (CTC) of the Connecticut Army National Guard will be the principal speaker. New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker will offer remarks.