Thursday, May 19, 2022
Derby Town/City Clerk posts Memorial Day weekend schedule of events
Sharing from Derby Town/City Clerk Marc Garofalo:
You are hereby notified the City of Derby will observe Memorial Day 2022 with two solemn events:
Sunday May 29, 2022
Derby Shelton Memorial Service – 7:00 pm at Shelton Intermediate School
This one-hour service will commemorate Memorial Day with music, spoken word, and silent reverence. It will also honor the more than 100 veterans from Derby and Shelton who have died in the past year. Their names will be read and their next of kin will be presented with a carnation.
The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. We are grateful for the participation from Derby and Shelton of the Veterans Organization, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Police Departments, and Fire Departments.
Monday May 30, 2022
Derby Shelton Memorial Day Parade – 9:00 am Rain or Shine
Starts at Howe Avenue and Cornell Street in Shelton - Heading South then Right on to Kneen Street
Right on to Coram Avenue - Right on to White Street - Left on to Derby-Shelton Bridge toward Derby
Right on to Main Street - Left on to Elizabeth Street - Ends at Cottage Street and Elizabeth Street.
The beginning of the Parage will pause at the Derby Shelton Bridge for a brief ceremony and wreath ceremony.
There will be a military flyover at approximately 9:30 am.
This Memorial Day, let us remember with infinite thanks those who gave the supreme sacrifice in defense of our country.
We look forward to seeing you at both events.