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Memorial Day 2025: Celebrations Along the Connecticut Shoreline

Memorial Day is a time to honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Along the Connecticut Shoreline, communities come together with parades, ceremonies, and events that pay tribute to our heroes. Here's your guide to the Memorial Day events happening on Monday, May 26, 2025.

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🇺🇲 Memorial Day Parades and Ceremonies in East Lyme, Madison, and Branford

🇺🇲 Old Saybrook Dockside Naval Ceremony and Memorial Day Parade

🍎 Memorial Day Car Show at Lyman Orchards

🦞 Lobster Mania at The Wharf - All Memorial Day Weekend

What’s Happening This Memorial Day Weekend on the Connecticut Shoreline?

Here’s a small peek at upcoming events.

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The Pack List

Memorial Day is the unofficial kick-off to summer—what better way to celebrate than with festive entertaining essentials and our favorite memorial day inspired styles?

Memorial Day style

How to Make Ina Garten’s Famous Flag Cake—With a Connecticut Shoreline Twist

There’s no sweeter way to celebrate the Fourth of July on the Connecticut shoreline than with Ina Garten’s beloved Flag Cake. We recreated the classic with a few local twists.

10 Books to Read Over Memorial Day Weekend

From sweeping American sagas to heartfelt new releases, these 12 bestselling books are the perfect reads for a Memorial Day weekend on the Connecticut shoreline.

The Best Lobster Rolls in Connecticut: Where to Find the Real Thing Along the Shoreline

Craving the best lobster roll in Connecticut? We’ve mapped out the ultimate shoreline stops — from Noank to Clinton — serving up buttery, fresh lobster perfection.

50 Epic Ways to Experience the Connecticut Shoreline—and Beyond

From salty breezes and shucked oysters to secluded beaches and heritage towns, Connecticut’s shoreline has a rhythm all its own.

Revolutionary Connecticut: Historic Sites That Shaped a Nation Along the Shoreline

From the boldest raid in Long Island Sound to secret spy networks and the homes of Founding-era leaders, the Connecticut shoreline played a vital role in America’s fight for independence.

Check into the Shoreline

Staying for a little while, may make you want to stay forever. With coastal charm and often breezy sound views, you’re going to want to check-in!

Madison Beach Hotel

MADISON

Madison Beach Hotel is an award winning AAA Four Diamond Beach Resort overlooking the Long Island Sound.

The Whaler’s Inn

MYSTIC

The Whaler’s Inn is comprised of 45 rooms each offering its own personality and history, while all reflect the culture and character of coastal New England.