Memorial Day parade canceled again in Southington, smaller events planned
Memorial Day parade canceled again in Southington, smaller events planned
A veteran salutes the monuments on the Town Green in Southington in this undated file photo. The American Legion voted this week to cancel the Memorial Day parade for the second year in a row. | File photo
May 14, 2021 06:55PM By Devin Leith-Yessian, Record-Journal staff
SOUTHINGTON â The American Legion has voted not to hold its annual Memorial Day parade, but will have smaller ceremonies around town.
âUnfortunately the town does not want us to (hold the parade) and we have voted to go with the townâs recommendation,â said Jason Cap, commander of American Legion Kiltonic Post 72.