Fairfield’s Memorial Day Parade

This was my first time marching in Fairfield’s Memorial Day Parade in about 25 years. Here are some of my thoughts about the parade.

- For this long-time resident, the Memorial Day Parade in Fairfield is like New Year’s Day. I don’t know about newcomers, but I hope they feel the energy.
- I really miss the Warthog flyover. I think all we had this year was the News12 chopper. I wasn’t near the viewing stand, so maybe the police helicopter made an appearance.
- Gotta love the Shriners. They are doing great work, and they are still a crowd favorite.
- Several years ago I was told that Fairfield has the largest Memorial Day Parade in the state. I don’t doubt it, but is there any way to verify?
- It’s amazing how so many people stake out their patch on the parade route days in advance, and no one messes with it.
- Let’s hear it for North Stratfield School’s Cub Scout Pack 95. Their float may have won 2nd place in the float contest, but they never fail to deliver (see my previous story) The constructed an incredible replica of Space Shuttle Atlantis and honored it’s final flight. The parents of the Cub Scout Pack are doing an fantastic job of teaching future leaders. They are in the video below.
- The Ancient Mariner’s : What more can you say? BOOM!
- Call me old school, but am I the only one who doesn’t understand the reason for the diagonal parking on the Post Road between Heritage Square and Victoria’s Secret? Since most people bring their pickups and SUVs, it looks more Lonestar than Constitution State, at least from the perspective of the parade participants.
- Every year, it seems more and more people remember what this day is really about, honoring those that put their life on the line to protect our freedom’s. Shall we never take that for granted.

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