It may have been Westport’s best Memorial Day parade ever.
The weather was perfect. The number of kids marching (and riding) was astonishing. After 2 years of COVID, the feeling of joyful community was palpable
The Veterans Green ceremony was especially meaningful this year. The crowd sang “Happy Birthday” to grand marshal Jean Wells: 105 years old today!
Here’s the first batch of photos, from “06880” readers. Stay tuned for more!
Heading across the bridge toward the parade start, at Saugatuck Elementary School. (Photo/Patricia McMahon)
It doesn’t get more American than a red fire truck. (Photo/Todd Freeman)
I’m sure this drummer knows who he is. (Photo/Diane Yormark)
A hearty Memorial Day high five. (Photo/John Suggs)
This year’s them was “Women Who Served.” Priscilla Long honors them. (Photo/Alison JB Patton)
Meanwhile, the League of Women Voters was led by 2 men. (Photo/John Suggs)
Ben Kiev pushed Andy Berman the entire way, for myTeamTriumph. The non-profit helps people with disabilities run road races. (Photo/Johanna Kiev)
The Y’s Men’s won this year’s float contest — again. Have they ever lost? (Photo/Page Englehart)
Scott Broder with Eduardo. from Blinding Eyes for the Blind of Mt. Kisco — the newest family member.
Memorial Day parade judges: Diane Heisinger, Betty Lou Cummings, Mary Ann Lindwall, Ruth Whelan. The parade theme was “Women Who Served” — and all 4 judges are female.
Westport veterans. We give thanks to all who served. (Photo/Andrew Colabella)