In this week’s Thursday Preview, we spotlight 20 of the latest additions to our Veterans Calendar for the upcoming Saturday, 17 May 2025. These events and programs are thoughtfully curated to support and engage Connecticut’s veteran community.
For a complete list of events and more details, please refer to the full Connecticut Veterans Calendar in our upcoming publication or though our previous publication doesn’t include the events here, it has the all others.
This Thursday Preview highlights new Connecticut Veterans events added to the upcoming Saturday Calendar. Each listing has its own dedicated PDF flyer for easy viewing, sharing, or printing. All events are located in Connecticut and are curated specifically for Veterans, service members, and their families.
Thursday 15 May 2025 5:00 AM
Included in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 17 May, 2025
Events are in order by date
Memorial Day Flag Placement Event
Memorial Day Flag Placement Event
9:30 AM Refreshments | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Flag PlacingJoin King Industries, Inc. in honoring fallen service members by placing flags at their graves. Medal of Honor recipient Jim “Doc” McCloughan will speak. Open to all.
Hosted by: King Industries (203) 866-5551
Location: St John’s & St Mary’s Cemetery, 203 Richards Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850
West Hartford Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert
West Hartford Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert
Saturday, May 17, 2025 (@7:00 PM
Dear Veterans, You are cordially invited to a special West Hartford Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert on Armed Forces Day, a celebration in your honor.
Enjoy uplifting music and a heartfelt tribute as we recognize your service. Feel free to wear your uniform with pride!
Featuring: Abby White, mezzo soprano
Tickets are on sale now
FREE tickets available to all veterans. Interested veterans should call 860-521-4362 to reserve two free tickets. Please help spread the word and help us honor our veterans!
Pick them up at the Northwest Catholic High School lobby on the evening of the performance. We can’t wait to honor you!
Visit https://whso.org/ to purchase tickets!
Hosted by:
West Hartford Symphony Orchestra
Location:
Northwest Catholic High School
25 Wampanoag Drive,
West Hartford.
Montville’s Annual Memorial Day Parade
Montville’s Annual Memorial Day Parade
SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025 – MEMORIAL PARADE & CELEBRATION
Theme: 125th Anniversary of the VFW – In remembrance of those who served.
- 12:00 PM: Memorial service & wreath-laying at Town Hall monuments (Route 32).
- 1:00 PM: 2-mile parade begins at Route 32 & Raymond Hill Rd., ends at Comstock Cemetery with a closing ceremony.
- Post-Parade Celebration: VFW Post #10060, 91 Raymond Hill Rd., Uncasville, CT
- Live music by D.A. Foster & The Shaboo All-Stars
- Free food & beer, bouncy house, vendors, food trucks & more!
Parade participation/info: Joan – 860-772-7948 | jkovalikmemorialparade@aol.com
Hosted by:
(860) 848-3750
Location: Parade Beginning At The Intersection Of State Highway Route 32 And Raymond Hill RD., It Then Proceeds To Comstock Cemetery
VFW Post 9460 Fish & Chips Sunday
VFW Post 9460 Fish & Chips Sunday
Fish and Chips Sunday May 18th, 2025 12-3PM or while supplies last. He’s back at it again. Hector is our cook for the day. Come down and grab a bite to eat
$8 *image is for Representation only
Hosted by: Raymond T. Goldbach VFW Post 9460 (203) 866-5551
Location: 100 Veterans Blvd, Stratford, CT 06615
Montville American Legion Memorial Day Parade After Party
Montville American Legion Memorial Day Parade After Party
Sunday 18 May 2025 @2 PM
Free Food Live Music
Open Jam to follow
Hosted by: American Legion Post 112 Montville (860) 848-1393
Location: 89 Pink Row,
Uncasville, CT 06382
Law Enforcement Career Fair
Law Enforcement Career Fair
May 20, 2025
Set up: 0800hrs
0830hrs
Basic Military Police Course
(BMPC) Graduation
1100hrs – Nett Hall
Hosted by: The CT Army National Guard Regional Training Institute (RTI)
Location: Camp Nett
Niantic Readiness Center (NRC) 38 Smith Street Niantic, CT 06357
Make An American Flag Storytime and Craft
Make An American Flag Storytime and Craft
Make an American Flag
A Fun Interactive Storytime and Craft!
May 21 at 6 p.m.
FREE For Children Ages 6-9
Perfect for Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July
Hosted by:
DAR Abigail Wolcott Ellsworth Chapter
Location:
323 Broad St
Windsor CT 06095
UNICO National Wine Tasting Event
UNICO National Wine Tasting Event
UNICO The Largest Italian American Service Organization In the USA
Service Above Self
Date: May 21st, 2025 Time: 6:30pm
Proceeds Benefit:
BPT UNICO Scholarship Fund
Donation: $75 / person
Wine Sponsor: 99 Bottles
(Trumbull store)
- Food Stations
- Raffle PRIZES
Honorees:
Greater Bridgeport Area High School Scholarship Winners and Service-Above-Self Awardee Robert Ferrigno (Treeland)
For Reservations
Contact:
Or Call/text: 203-414-8447
Presented by: UNICO Bridgeport
(203) 414-8447
Location:
40 Tashua Knolls Ln,
Trumbull, CT 06611
Old Saybrook Memorial Day Parade 2025
Old Saybrook Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 26, 2025
Old Saybrook’s annual Memorial Day Parade will be held Monday, May 26, featuring two Connecticut Air National Guard flyovers between 10–11 a.m.
Events begin with a Dockside Naval Ceremony at 9 a.m. (rain or shine), assembling at 8:45 a.m. at the Saybrook Point Pavilion. A Wreath Laying Ceremony will take place on the Connecticut River.
The Parade assembles at 9:30 a.m. at the Stop & Shop lot off Elm Street and steps off at 10 a.m., proceeding to the Veterans Memorial Monuments on Main Street for a Memorial Program. If canceled due to rain, the ceremony moves to Old Saybrook Fire Headquarters, 310 Main Street, at 10 a.m.
Gil Simmons, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and WTNH Chief Meteorologist, will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Lennell Holloman, Army National Guard veteran known as the Route 1 “Flag Man,” will also appear.
All veterans are invited. Rides are available for those unable to march.
Contact Max Sabrin 860-395-5550 or ersabrin@gmail.com.
Presented By:
Location:
Saybrook Point Marina,
2 Bridge St,
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
2025 West Hartford Memorial Day Parade
2025 West Hartford Memorial Day Parade
#BeAGoodFriend and march with us in the West Hartford Memorial Day Parade as we celebrate Lieutenant Colonel Rick Wells as our “Parade Guest of Honor”.
There will be a Post Parade Pizza Party at Luna Pizza! You get a free slice of pizza with a donation to Friends of Feeney.
We are looking for marchers and t-shirt sponsors! For $150, get your business logo on our parade t-shirt, which is worn by all marchers.
Hosted by:
Location: 25 Court Park,
West Hartford, CT 06119
Thomaston Memorial Day Parade Bike Decorating Contest
Thomaston Memorial Day Parade Bike Decorating Contest
MAY 26, 2025 9:30 AM
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A COMMUNITY
Memorial Day
★PARADE★
Bike Decorating Contest
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE IN THE PARADE, DECORATE YOUR BIKE, STROLLER, WAGON, OR SCOOTER AND JOIN US!
MEET BEHIND THE CENTER SCHOOL
3 age groups, 4 to 7, 8 to 11, 12 to 14.
One award per group, trophy/prize awarded at Veteran’s park at the end of the ceremonies.
Hosted by:
Location: Behind The Center School, 1 Thomas Ave,
Thomaston, CT 06787
Thomaston Memorial Day Parade and Observances
Thomaston Memorial Day Parade and Observances
Memorial Day is more than just a parade. Our town’s observances begin early with veterans holding brief ceremonies at:
- Clifford R. French’s grave, Hillside Cemetery – WWI casualty and American Legion namesake.
- Reeves Field – Honoring Medal of Honor recipient Thomas J. Reeves, killed at Pearl Harbor.
- St. Thomas Cemetery – For all local servicemen and women.
- Kenea Park.
- Thomaston Fire Department – Honoring all who served and fallen.
New this year:
- Bike Decorating Contest kicks off the parade.
- Rotary Club Scholarship Essay Contest – Winner presents at Veteran’s Memorial Park.
Parade Info – Rain or Shine, May 26:
- Lineup: 9:30 AM | Step-off: 10:00 AM
- Route: Main St → Center St → Rte 254 → Hillside Cemetery (ceremony including Miss Columbia)
- Then returns via Elm St → East Main St → ends at Veteran’s Memorial Park (main ceremony).
All youth groups, sports teams, and veterans’ organizations are welcome! DM for participation details.
POC:
Location:
Thomaston Connecticut
BSA Troop 73 Boy Scouts Comedy Night Fundraiser
BSA Troop 73 Boy Scouts Comedy Night Fundraiser
Saturday May 31, 2025
Doors open: 6pm Showtime: 7pm
- Carolyn Plummer
- Matt Brown
- Pat Collins
VFW cash bar available!
Raffles and 50/50
Tickets $20
For more information please email
Hosted by: BSA Troop 73 Boy Scouts
Location:
Jewett City VFW Post 1004, 263 Taylor Hill Rd,
Jewett City, CT 06351
43rd ANNUAL NATHAN HALE DAY CEREMONY
43rd ANNUAL NATHAN HALE DAY CEREMONY
Friday June 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Connecticut State Hero NATHAN HALE Captain, Knowlton’s Connecticut Rangers, Continental Army. On October 1, 1985, by an act of the General Assembly and the efforts of the Nathan Hale Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, Nathan Hale officially became Connecticut’s State Hero.Born in Coventry, on June 6, 1755, and educated at Yale University. Hale served as a school master until he was commissioned as a Captain in the Continental Army, in 1775. In September of 1776, at General George Washington’s request for a volunteer, Nathan Hale crossed enemy lines to gather information as to the strength and plans of the British. Caught while returning, he was hanged as a spy on September 22, 1776, without benefit of trial. Captain Hale’s dedication to duty and country is enshrined in the immortal words “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” By every action of his short life, Hale exemplified the highest ideals of patriotism.
Arranged and conducted by: THE AMERICAN LEGION Department of Connecticut
Location: Connecticut State Capitol Hartford
American Legion Department of Connecticut Training Opportunity
American Legion Department of Connecticut Training Opportunity
Saturday June 7th 9AM to 2PM
For all current & prospective Post or District Commanders, Sr. Vice Commanders & Jr. Vice Commanders
Please register by June 6th via email to mjmitchell70@comcast.net
Hosted by: American Legion Department of Connecticut
Location:
American Legion
Post 75
58 Bernie O’Rourke Drive Middletown, CT
TILL VALHALLA PRESENTS MIDGET WRESTLING
TILL VALHALLA By MIDGET WRESTLING
SATURDAY JUNE 7TH
GATES OPEN 4:30 BELTIME 6:30PM
TICKETS:
General Admission $20.
VIP $40.
Tickets can be purchased in person at The Gathering Place
OR by venmo John Scanlon
A portion of the proceeds benefit Connecticut Veterans as always.
Information call (860) 550-0831
Presented by: TILL VALHALLA
Location: The Gathering Place
99 East Street,
Wallingford CT 06492
American Legion Post 209 Music BINGO
American Legion Post 209 Music BINGO
Saturday, June 7, 2025
6pm to 8pm
Doors Open at 5:30pm
$15 per card
($10 for kids 12 and under) Tickets available at door.
Light Refreshments Will Be Served
Jukebox Bingo from Primetime Entertainment
Contact Bruce Barton (860)810-8168,
Bob Getz (860)919-0305 or Brian Avery (860)384-5626
Presented by:
(860) 384-5626
Location:
355 Camp St.
Bristol, CT 06010
BINGO NIGHT Supporting Healing Hoofbeats of CT
BINGO NIGHT Supporting Healing Hoofbeats of CT
JUNE 11TH 6-8PM
Join us for Bingo Night at the Interlaken InnMorgan’s Restaurant at the Interlaken Inn has offered us the chance to run their weekly Bingo Night, where a percentage of the evening goes back to Healing Hoofbeats of CT.
Join us for a fun night of prizes, an all you can eat buffet and drinks on to benefit Healing Hoofbeats
- $25 All-You-Can-Eat Buffet
- $5 Beer
- $9 Wine
- $12 Cocktails
Reservations Required
(860) 435-9878
Presented By:
Healing Hoofbeats of Connecticut
www.healinghoofbeatsofct.org
Location:
74 Interlaken Rd,
Lakeville, CT 06039
Norm Giroux Memorial American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 Golf Tournament
Norm Giroux Memorial American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 Golf Tournament
JUNE 25TH 2025
9:30 AM
All Players Welcome!
$25K Hole in One (Hole 16)
Registration:
$150.00 Per Player Includes: 18 holes of golf, lunch at the turn, steak dinner & awards in the post hall after the tournament.
kiltonicpost72.org/golf-tournament
TEE SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE KILTONICPOST72.ORG/TEE-SPONSOR
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: JUNE 16TH
Presented by:
American Legion Kiltonic Post 72
(860) 621-4243
Location:
201 Pattonwood Dr, Southington, CT 06489
APK Charities Presents Adam Ezra Group Again
APK Charities Presents Adam Ezra Group
Adam Ezra Band Concert!
Saturday, July 5th, 2025
Doors @ 3pm,
Show starts @ 4pm
APK Charities is bringing Adam Ezra Group back to the stage!
Join us to raise money to provide direct financial aid and material assistance to CT veterans and their families with specific and time sensitive needs. 🇺🇸⭐️🇺🇸⭐️
Tickets: $50 online or $60 at the door
Ticket link:
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/apk-charities-presents-the-adam-ezra-group
Presented by: APK Charities
860-543-2110
Location: Guilford FairGrounds
111 Lovers Ln,
Guilford, CT 06437
