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Stamford Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade
Sunday 29 May.
Sunday 29 May.
- DEALEY Division will march in the Stamford Memorial Day parade and participate in the ceremony to follow at Veterans Memorial Park.
- Date: Sunday, May 29, 2022.
- Muster: No later than 1130. Please do not arrive late as the police will start closing roads. Parade starts at 1200.
- Uniform: Dress White for Sea Cadets and Summer Dress for League Cadets.
- Drop off: Corner of Hoyt St and Bedford Ave. See map. Enter Hoyt St from Summer St, drop off then continue on Hoyt St. to desired parking. Stamford Town Center Mall parking level 3 entering from Greyrock Pl is ideal. It has easy access to the park via the covered passageway.
- Parking: Three parking garages are available. Parking is free on Sunday. For ease of leaving after the ceremony, park at the Stamford Town Center (Mall). Or park at the city operated garages at Bell St or Broad St. The parade route is short so form any parking you have an easy walk to the Veterans Memorial Park and parade route.
- Parade Route: From North St, south on Bedford St, across Broad St, south on Atlantic St to Veterans Memorial Park.
- Ceremony: Cadets will assist in the ceremony. The division will form up near the monoliths and provide honor guard for the wreath laying. The ceremony will start approximately at 1300 and finish around 1400.
- Forecast: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Please ensure cadets are well hydrated and fed prior to the parade. Sunscreen is recommended.
- More: Visit Stamford’s webpage for additional information. A live stream is available here.
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New Canaan Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade
Monday 30 May
Monday 30 May
- DEALEY Division will march in the New Canaan Memorial Day parade and participate in the ceremony to follow at Lakeview Cemetery.
- Date: Monday, May 30, 2022.
- Muster: No later than 0900. Please do not arrive late as the police will start closing roads. Parade starts at 0930.
- Uniform: Dress White for Sea Cadets and Summer Dress for League Cadets.
- Drop off: St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 111 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan CT 06840 parking lot. All traffic will be directed to the northern most driveway for drop-off. Officers will be there to assist.Once dropped off, families should proceed to find parking near the cemetery for easier pickup.
- Parking: Park near the cemetery. You can back track the parade route if you would like to watch and then follow the crowd into the cemetery. Pick up after the parade. Should occur on Main Street and Harrison Avenue. Officers will be there to assist.
- Parade Route: Saint Mark's Church on Oenoke Ridge Road. Proceeding down Oenoke Ridge. Straight down Main Street. To the entrance of Lakeview Cemetery for the ceremony.
- Ceremony: Cadets will provide a rifle detail for a ceremonial gun salute. Cadets not involved in the rifle detail and their families are encouraged to stay for the ceremony. If leaving early please advise a staff member.
- Forecast: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Please ensure cadets are well hydrated and fed prior to the parade. Sunscreen is recommended.
- More: Visit New Canaan’s webpage for additional information.
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Veterans Graves Flag Planting - Saturday 14 May
- Background: As we prepare for Memorial Day events, DEALEY Division, as has been the tradition for years, will assist Springdale Post 9617, VFW, in planting U.S. flags at Saint John Cemetery in Stamford/Darien. We remember all veterans who have passed and who have protected our freedom and liberty. We honor them by planting U.S. flags next to their grave sites. Thank you to the City of Stamford for providing the flags. Please confirm with your chain of command that you are attending. This requires all hands participation to be successful. Family members are encouraged to participate with their cadets. Bring your friends as we can credit them for service ours as well as for all cadets attending. See details below. A link to the VFW website event page is here. See the attached flier below this section.
- Location: Saint John Cemetery, 25 Camp Ave, Darien CT 06820. The cemetery spans the Stamford/Darien border at the corner of Camp Ave and Hoyt St. See below for map and event flier.
- Day and Time: Saturday, May 14th, Muster at 0800. Approximate end time is 1200 depending on how quickly flags are planted.
- Uniform: Navy Working Uniform Type III. For adults and friends, wear comfortable clothing and shoes good for walking (it may be a warm day). Use sunscreen. Arrive well hydrated. You may roll up your sleeves for comfort but don't forget the sunscreen.
- Assembly: Meet by the cemetery office and garage, whose entrance is the last Hoyt St entrance (when heading north) just before Camp Ave.
- Notable Fact: Grave location of SSGT Homer Wise, U.S. Army, WWII. One of Stamford's Medal of Honor recipients.
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Stamford Yacht Club Commissioning - Saturday 14 May
- Background: The Stamford Yacht Club supports is a valued supporter of our program and therefore we give back by providing a Color Guard for their commissioning. Commissioning is the official opening of the yacht club and the ceremony involves naval ceremonial traditions.
- Location: 97 Ocean Drive W, Stamford CT 06902. Park in the guest parking lot across from the main entrance or on the street.
- Day and Time: Saturday, May 14th, Muster at 1600. Practice from 1615 to 1700. Assembly for the ceremony starts at 1710.
- Uniform: Dress White. Color guard attire and gear will be prepositioned at SYC. A changing room is available if you prefer to cary your uniform.
- Assembly: The CO or XO will be on premises to receive the cadets in the front entrance.
- Families: Commissioning is a club member only event but... There is a viewing location if you want to watch your cadet. The ceremony starts at 1730 but you should be preposition 20 minutes ahead of time. The CO or XO will coordinate with any family wishing to view. The ceremony will last about 30 minutes and the cadets are welcome to stay from some refreshments. Please let the CO if you are going to stay after the ceremony.
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