Noank Memorial Day Parade and Picnic

There will be a Memorial Day Parade in Noank Village on Monday morning, May 27th, 2013 which will be followed by a picnic lunch and band music in the Noank Park near the Firehouse. This is one of the oldest parades in the United States. 

 Participants and vehicles will start lining up at 9:30 AM on Church Street and the Noank Baptist Church parking lot. These will include the Town Police Color Guard, fire and rescue apparatus, military and scouting representation, assorted antique vehicles, floats and the Grand Marshall. The parade will then start at 10:00 AM and operate for about an hour.  

The parade route will include the village streets of Main, Pearl, Chester, High, Sylvan, Ward Avenue, and Mosher. The procession will pause at the Noank Cemetery and then proceed North on Elm Street to the Memorial Triangle at Brook Street. 

 Following the Parade at 11:00 AM an informal picnic, free to the public, will be sponsored and served by American Legion Veterans, which will include hot dogs, hamburgers, chips & doritos, ice cold water and drinks. Music will be provided by the Noank-Mystic Community Band. Donations are accepted to benefit the Legion Charities. Children are welcome if supervised. 

 As usual, during the period between 9:30 to 11:00 AM, there will be some traffic delays on the above streets. Residents and businesses should plan accordingly.