Participants / Marchers Registration

Parade Guidelines for 2010
Parade Guidelines

Click here for Parade Participation Eligibility for Elected Officials

If you would like to volunteer to help out on parade day, please click here to download the Volunteer Registration packet.  All volunteers must pre-register.

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To participate or volunteer, registrations must be completed by October 8th. If you need assistance in registering please call the Connecticut Veterans Day Parade Information Line: (860)-986-7254. Clearly state your name and phone number and someone will return your call.

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If you would like your company to become a sponsor or in-kind sponsor of the parade, please visit our sponsors page.

Elected Officials Parade Participation Eligibility

The Connecticut Veterans Day Parade is an apolitical and respectful salute to Connecticut veterans. Politicians who wish to march in the Parade must be elected/appointed State and municipal legislators who currently represent/serve Connecticut residents. This includes US and State Senators and Representatives, mayors and members of Town/City Council and Boards of Selectmen.

Elected Officials Parade Eligibility Invitation Letter

Politicians who plan to march should provide advance written notice, either by completing a Participant Application, emailing info@theferrisgroupct.com or faxing a letter to (860) 986-7259.

Political candidates who have not been elected or appointed to office at the time of the Parade are ineligible to march in their capacity as a candidate for office. However, if they are a veteran they are encouraged to march with their affiliated group (VFW, Korean War Vets, etc.).

No candidate for office, including incumbent candidates, may distribute campaign flyers or paraphernalia or display campaign signage while participating in the Parade.

For safety reasons, distribution of handbills, candy etc. by any Parade participant is strictly forbidden by the City of Hartford.

All Parade participants are required to read and abide by the Parade Guidelines.