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Southbury, CT 06488
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Parks and Recreation News


5/12/2026 - Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony and Picnic on Monday, May 25, 2026

memorial day parade

Southbury's annual Memorial Day Parade starts at 11:00am. It begins at Pomperaug Office Park and continues down Main Street South to the Veterans Memorial Green. (Between the Town Hall and the Parks and Rec/Senior Center Building.)  

Those participating in the parade are requested to park at Rochambeau Middle School to be shuttled to Pomperaug Office Park starting 9:30am. Main Street South between Depot Hill Rd and the Senior Center will close at 10:45am to all traffic.

After the parade, the Ceremony honoring those who served our country, will take place at the Veterans Memorial Green. 

THERE IS A CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR THE TOWN PICNIC THIS YEAR!

The picnic will be on the field between Pomperaug Elementary School and the Parks and Recreation building. The annual Family Day Picnic will start immediately following the ceremony and will run until 2:30pm. We will have a variety of kid’s activities and live music at no charge to families

Boy Scout Troop 1607 will be selling hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks. You can buy food from them or bring your own. Veterans will receive a free meal compliments of the Troop.

Weather-related changes will be posted on the website.


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