Join Us for the
2008 CT Veterans Day Parade!!

The Connecticut Veterans Day Parade is attended by 25,000 to 40,000 spectators, includes 40 Veterans groups, 25 bands, and over 3,500 marchers from 96 units representing 49 towns. This is the largest Veterans Day Parade in New England, and one of the largest in the country.

The parade includes a Moment of Silence, with a tolling of the Center Church bell and a stirring rendition of the national anthem. It is a sight to remember!

Please join us! Show your support for the men & women who bravely serve our country...MARCH...VOLUNTEER...SPONSOR...ATTEND!!!

Click below to watch a wonderful video on how to say "Thank You" to Veterans and active personnel every day.

2008 Commemorative Parade Pins are available! They will be for sale on Parade Day along the Parade Route and also in the Volunteer Tent in the Staging Area.  Click here to download a pin order form to pre-order your pins.

CLICK HERE for information on the Student Essay Contest.

The Connecticut Veterans Day Parade is proudly supported by:

Title Sponsors:
Aetna
Connecticut Light & Power
The Connecticut National Guard
Hartford Steam Boiler
The State of Connecticut
United Technologies
WDRC Radio

Associate Sponsors:
Bank of America
The Greater Hartford Arts Council
The Hartford Courant and courant.com
ING
Kaman Corporation
Pratt & Whitney
South Church Hartford
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Travelers

The parade is produced in cooperation with
Bob’s Discount Furniture
Brad Davis
Carmen Anthony Restaurant Group
The City of Hartford
The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs
Eljen Inc.
The Exchange Club of Rockville
Hobbytyme Distributors
Prudential Financial
Rockville Bank
TSI Harley-Davidson of Ellington
Webster Bank

In Kind Sponsors:
American Medical Response
Girl Scouts of Connecticut
Greater Hartford Jaycees
Monaco Ford
Mr. Trophy
R2 Graphics.