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.