John A. Pilla, Director of Veterans Services for the town of Milford has announced that the annual Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 29, 2023.  Assembly of divisions will take place at 9:30 in the parking lot adjacent to I Hop Restaurant on Rt. 109 (Medway Road).  Step-off will be at 10:00 a.m.

This year’s Grand Marshal is former police sergeant Michael F. Jones.  Jones joined the Army after high school and spent 22 years serving numerous military operations throughout the world. Upon completion of his military career, he became a police officer and served for 27 years before his retirement. Sgt. Jones has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Mass. Jones is married to Carla (Bresciani) Jones and the father of three daughters.

Also participating in this year’s parade will be members of the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Italian American War Veterans and the American Legion. Master of Ceremonies will be Gail (Arcudi) Reichert, a Navy Veteran.

If the parade is canceled due to inclement weather, there will be a speaking ceremony held at the Italian American Veterans Post 40 on Hayward Field at 10 AM.