Stamford Parade and Ceremony
Sunday 8 November 2026
Grand Marshal
Christopher Munger - U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Guest Speaker
Jonathan Herrick - U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
City of Stamford Webpage
Veterans Administration Veterans Day Resource Webpage
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Events
| Springdale Elementary School Veterans Day Commemoration | TBD | |
| Westhill High School Veterans Day Commemoration | TBD | |
| The Catholic Academy of Stamford Veterans Day Commemoration |
TBD, St. Cecilia Church | |
| Stamford High School Veterans Day Commemoration | TBD | |
| Veteran Appreciation Lunch | TBD, Stamford Government Center Cafeteria | |
| Julia A. Stark Elementary Veterans Day Commemoration | TBD | |
| Saint Mary Parish Veterans Mass and Dinner |
Saturday, 7 November, 5:30 pm, mass and dinner to follow in Hayes Hall |
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| Stamford Veterans Day Parade | Sunday, 8 November, 12:00 pm, click here for map | |
| Stamford Veterans Day Ceremony | Sunday, 8 November, 1:00 pm following parade, Veterans Memorial Park | |
| Residence on Summer Street Veterans breakfast and ceremony | TBD | |
| Rogers International School Veterans Day Commemoration | Tuesday, November 10 at 2:00 PM, auditorium | |
| 11th Hour Ceremony | Wednesday, 11 November, 11:00 am, St. John's Park | |
| North East School Veterans Day Commemoration | TBD | |
| Saint Andrews Episcopal Church Veterans Mass |
TBD |
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| Hart Elementary School Veterans Day Commemoration | TBD | |
| Brighton Gardens Veteran Visit | TBD | |
| Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy Veterans Day Commemoration | TBD |
Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony - Sunday, 8 November, 2025- Assemble no later than 11:30 am at the parade start. Class A or military uniform preferred. At a minimum wear clothing that identifies you as a veteran. Starting point for the parade is North and Bedford St. Click here for map.
- The VFW trailer will be parked on Bedford St near the new police station and available to all veterans who need a ride. Additionally the Cove Island trolley will also be available to transport veterans. Reference the line up and parade route diagrams. A port-a-john will be available at the parade start.
- A trolly will be available to pick up veterans from the Veterans Memorial Park to the start of the parade. Click here for map. Event parking is in the Stamford Town Center on Level 3 (see diagram). You can then walk through the passageway to veterans park where the trolly will be parked on Atlantic St. The mall Level 3 entrance is off of Greyrock place at the intersection of E Main St. Drive straight ahead and park near the mall exit to the park. The trolley will make several trips but will stop about 20 minutes before the parade starts. Don't expect a ride if you show up at the last minute.
- Veterans Day Ceremony following the parade. Actual start time will be contingent on the ending of the Parade. If you are going just to the ceremony, plan accordingly. Folding chairs will be available to veterans who do not wish to sit on the built in park seating. A port-a-john will be available at the park. Check the Stamford Advocate for event advertising and articles. Check the city webpage for more details and a live stream can be viewed here.
- The weather on Sunday TBD.
Grand Marshal
Christopher "Chris” Munger was born on November 21, 1937. At just seventeen, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He would go on to attend the United States Naval Academy, earning a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (1959–1963). Transitioning to active duty, Chis served at Marine Corps Base Quantico, the San Diego Naval Base, and later deployed to Vietnam. He rose to the rank of Captain, retiring after fourteen years of honorable service.
Following his military career, Munger continued serving the nation through federal law enforcement. He joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where he worked as a Special Agent, developing investigative skills, operational discipline, and a deep understanding of public safety.
In December 2010, Chris joined the City of Stamford Mayor’s Office as Special Assistant to the Mayor, a role that leveraged his military and federal background. Over the years, he became a central figure in Stamford’s emergency preparedness and municipal operations. His responsibilities included coordinating emergency planning and response, strengthening interdepartmental communication, supporting executive functions within the Mayor’s Office, and serving as a liaison to civic, veterans, and public safety organizations.
Chris remains deeply involved in Stamford’s veteran community. He is prominently featured in the Stamford Veterans Park Partnership, where his biography is part of the city’s effort to honor local veterans. He is also a founding member of the Stamford Veterans’ Council.
Chris’s life reflects a continuum of service, from the Marine Corps to the FBI, and from federal duty to local government. His decades of leadership have shaped both the safety and civic fabric of Stamford, making him one of the city’s most enduring public servants.
| Previous Grand Marshals | ||
| 2025 | XXX | |
| 2024 | Genie Camacho, Colonel, U.S. Air Force Retired | |
| 2023 | Thomas R. Bouchard, Major General, U.S. Army Retired | |
