Parade and Ceremony
Sunday 5 November 2023
Grand Marshal
Major General Thomas R. Bouchard
United States Army
Veterans Day Ceremony Live Stream
City of Stamford Webpage
Veterans Administration Veterans Day Resource Page
Stamford Veterans Day Events in Chronological Order
| Norwalk American Legion Dinner/Concert | Friday, 4 November at 5:00 pm $25/tickets, RSVP |
| Stamford Veterans Day Parade | Sunday, 5 November at 12:00 pm. Starts at North and Bedford Streets |
| Stamford Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park | Sunday, 5 November at 1:00 pm following Parade |
| Westhill High School Veterans Day Commemoration | Wednesday, 8 November at 10:30 am. Light refreshments in lobby at 10:00 am |
| St. Cecilia Veterans Day Commemoration | Thursday, 9 November at 8:15 am |
| Stamford High School Veterans Day Commemoration | Thursday, 9 November at 9:15 - 10:00 am. Coffee and refreshments will be served |
| Stark Elementary School Veterans Day Commemoration | Thursday, 9 November at 1:00 pm Auditorium |
| Rogers International School Veterans Day Commemoration | Thursday, 9 November at 2:20 pm Auditorium |
| Brighton Gardens Veteran Visit | Friday, 10 November at 10:00 am, 59 Roxbury Road Stamford |
| Residence on Summer Street Veterans lunch and ceremony | Friday, 10 November at 12:00 pm for lunch then ceremony at 2:00 pm |
| 11th Hour Ceremony at St. John’s Park | Saturday, 11 November at 11:00 am |
| Saint Mary Parish Veterans Mass and Dinner | Saturday, 11 November at 5:30 pm mass and dinner to follow in Hayes Hall downstairs |
| Saint Andrews Episcopal Church Veterans Mass | Sunday 9:30 am, 1231 Washington Boulevard, Stamford |
| Toys for Tots Pickle Ball Fundraiser | Saturday, 18 November, Stamford Town Center, Pickle Ball USA, Fifth Floor |
| Veteran Appreciation and Thanksgiving Lunch | Monday, 20 November, Stamford Government Center Cafeteria 11:30am - 1:00 pm |
| Remember and honor President John F. Kennedy | Wednesday, 22 November, Stamford Government Center, 1:00 - 2:00 pm |
The following events are in chronological order.
Veterans Day Parade - Sunday, November 5, 2023. (Rain date: Nov. 12) Check the city webpage for updates.
- 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.
- 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. 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.
- The weather on Sunday is forecast to be Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Veterans Day Ceremony - Sunday, 5 November at Veterans Memorial park 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.
Westhill High School Veterans Day Commemoration - Wednesday, 8 November, 10:30 at Westhill High School Auditorium, 125 Roxbury Rd, Stamford CT 06902. Light Refreshments will be served at 10:00 in the Lobby.
St. Cecilia Church Veterans Day Service - Thursday, 9 November, at 8:30am (muster 8:15am). It will take place at St. Cecilia Church, 1184 Newfield Av, Stamford CT 06905 beginning with a mass and concluding with a flag raising (and blessing). An invitation is extended to any Veteran who would like to be a part of the service.
Stamford High School Veterans Day Commemoration - Thursday, 9 November, 9:15-10:00 am at Stamford High School Auditorium, 55 Strawberry Hill Ave, Stamford CT 06902. Coffee and refreshments will be served.
Rogers International School - Thursday, 9 November, 2:20 pm. Veterans Day Commemoration at Rogers International in the auditorium.
The Residence at Summer Street - Friday, 10 November, 12:00 pm. Veterans Day recognition at The Residence at Summer Street, 14 Second St, Stamford CT 06905. Veterans are invited to a free lunch (must RSVP) at 12:00 with a commemoration program to follow around 1:30 PM.
11th Hour Ceremony - Saturday - 11 November, 11:00 am at St. John’s Park at the corner of Main St and Tresser Blvd. Please wear your VFW cap. Parking may be available at the Eagles Club.
Saint Mary Parish Veterans Mass - Saturday, 11 November at Saint Mary of Stamford Parish located at 566 Elm St, Stamford, CT 06902 at 5:30 pm. Please wear your Class A uniform with white gloves. There will be a dinner that follows the mass around 6:30 in the basement. Reservations are mandatory through your Post. Price is $30.00 per guest.
Veteran Appreciation and Thanksgiving Lunch - 20 November, Government Center Cafeteria 11:30am - 1:00pm
Remember and honor the 35th President of the US, John F. Kennedy - Wednesday, 22 November 1:00 - 2:00 pm, Stamford Government Center. Please join us on Nov. 22 from 1-2:00 p.m. at the Government Center located at 888 Washington Blvd Stamford, CT. This year marks the 60th anniversary of his assassination. We are honored to have Kieran Edmondson, Stamford resident & Receptionist at the Stamford Veterans Resource Center share his reflections about President Kennedy.
