Members of the Orange-based Connecticut Air National Guard’s 103rd Air Control Squadron march up the crowded Campbell Avenue parade route. By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Vietnam veteran George “Butch” Treat led the city’s Memorial … [Read more...] about Treat leads Memorial Day Parade
Memorial Day Parade
Parade celebrates the nation
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Army Air Forces veteran Frank J. Corso and Navy vet Mike Pimer will lead the city’s Memorial Day parade as grand marshals when it steps off at 10:30 a.m. May 31. Corso, who turns 100 on July … [Read more...] about Parade celebrates the nation
Jackson leads parade Monday
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Freddy Jackson, commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9422, will lead the city’s Memorial Day parade as grand marshal when it steps off at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Jackson, an Army veteran who served … [Read more...] about Jackson leads parade Monday
3rd time’s the charm for Jackson
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice When it comes to serving as grand marshal, it is third time’s a charm for Freddy Jackson, who for the third straight year will try to lead the city’s Memorial Day parade when it steps off at 10:30 a.m. … [Read more...] about 3rd time’s the charm for Jackson
City seeks parade marchers; applications are due Monday
The city is 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 28. There is no rain date. Participants must register and … [Read more...] about City seeks parade marchers; applications are due Monday