Scenes from the West Hartford Memorial Day Parade

Published On: May 25, 2015Categories: Features
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West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton (we-ha.com file photo)

West Hartford’s annual Memorial Day Parade was held on Monday, May 25, 2015.

By Ronni Newton

West Hartford’s Memorial Day Parade is a time-honored tradition, with thousands marching and thousands more lining the sidewalks of Farmington Avenue and South Main Street along the parade route.

Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman and Atty. General George Jepsen joined West Hartford’s elected officials this year in leading off the festivities. Richard Hennessey, USAF Retired, served as grand marshal.

Veterans, civic groups, and boy and girl scouts, as well as baseball, softball, lacrosse, hockey, and rugby teams, and marching bands from the middle and high schools, waved and entertained spectators along the route.

The focus on veterans was even greater than ever in the parade this year, as participant groups were encouraged to either ask a veteran to march with their group or carry a placard with a photo and information about the veteran being honored.

A ceremony at the Veteran’s Memorial followed the parade.

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West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

West Hartford Memorial Day Parade. May 25, 2015. Photo credit: Ronni Newton

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