Memorial Day Events In Madison Celebrate America’s 250th

MADISON, CT — With America celebrating its 250th anniversary this year, Memorial Day events in Madison could have a more patriotic bent than in previous years.

Memorial Day Weekend runs May 23-25, with the holiday itself falling on the 25th.

Memorial Day is traditionally a somber recognition of soldiers who died in the Revolutionary War and the American Civil War, fought to establish and maintain freedom and liberty for all, and in every war with U.S. involvement since.

A National Moment of Remembrance takes place at 3 p.m. local time, and Connecticut residents are encouraged to pause wherever they are for one minute of silence and join other Americans in honoring the men and women who died in U.S. military service.

Madison's annual Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Monday, and will step off at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Samson Rock Drive and the Boston Post Road and proceed west on the Boston Post Road through the downtown area.

The parade will conclude with the ceremony at the Town Green and a flyover.

Memorial Day Weekend is also often regarded as the unofficial start to summer. Activities on the lighter side of the holiday include the following:

• Memorial Day Weekend Summer Kick-Off Lawn Party at Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Live music Caribbean Vibes Steel Drum Band. "Entry is free, and food and beverage will be available for purchase from our outdoor beach bar!" organizers wrote in a statement.

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