Every year on the last Monday in May, this country pauses to pay respect to the men and women who have lost their lives to protect America's freedom. There are Memorial Day parades and ceremonies all around Connecticut this weekend to honor those lives lost. You can find a town by town list of Memorial Day events on courant.com.
The Memorial Day weekend has also come to signify the unofficial start to summer. There are plenty of concerts, festivals, sales and parties planned to help you make the most of your long weekend.
