Westport Veterans Day Services Announced

Westport CT

10 November, 2021

2:34 AM

Description

Press release from the Town of Westport: November 5, 2021 Phil Delgado, VFW Post 399, announced today that the Town of Westport will hold Veterans Day services on Thursday, November 11 in the main parking lot of the VFW 399 located at 465 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT. The program will begin at 10:30am with a patriotic concert by the Westport Community Band. The services will begin at 11:00am. The public is invited. The program will also include remarks and a Proclamation issued by First Selectman Jim Marpe; placing of a memorial wreath by members of VFW Post 399; and Taps will be played by Westport Community Band trumpeters. We recommend that participants and attendees use their judgement regarding masks, particularly if they are in a higher risk category for severe COVID illness. In case of inclement weather, services will be moved to the main hall within the WFW. The Town's current COVID protocols require that unvaccinated individuals be masked if the event is moved indoors. This press release was produced by the Town of Westport. The views expressed here are the author's own.