(WFSB) - This Memorial Day, Connecticut remembers the heroes who lost their lives in service to our country.

In Madison, the town held a Memorial Day Parade at the intersection of Samson Rock Drive and Boston Post Road. The parade stepped off around 10:00 a.m.

In Middletown residents visited the state veterans cemetery.

More than 12,000 men and women who gave their lives for their country are buried there.

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance and reflection for many whose loved ones lost their lives.

“I wanted to honor my father and honor our men and women who have served our country. It doesn’t take much to just take some time out of your day and honor them,” said Bonnie Williams from Windsor.

In West Hartford, after the Memorial Day parade wrapped up, a ceremony was held at the veteran’s memorial.

“We come out every year for this. Definitely think it’s important to support the memorial and memorial day, and just to be here especially on a beautiful day like today,” said Mick Melvin from West Hartford.

The local VFW had previously announced that the parade was canceled after missing a state deadline for the permit.

Memorial Day Weekend Parades:

Avon Memorial Day Parade: Monday 11 am.
Bolton Memorial Day Parade: Monday 10 a.m.
Berlin Memorial Day Parade- Monday 9 a.m.
Bristol Memorial Day Bridge Dedication (Memorial Blvd. Bridge) - Monday 10:30 a.m.
Chester Memorial Day Parade - Monday 9 a.m.
Coventry Memorial Day Parade - Monday 10 a.m.
Connecticut Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs Memorial Day Ceremony - Monday 2 p.m.
East Hartford Memorial Day Parade - Monday 10 a.m.
East Lyme Memorial Day Parade - Monday 2 p.m.
Farmington Memorial Day Parade - Monday 3 p.m.
Durham Memorial Day Parade - Monday 9:15 a.m.
East Haddam Memorial Day Parade - Monday 10 a.m.
Glastonbury Memorial Day Parade - Monday 9 a.m.
Granby Memorial Day Parade - Monday 10 a.m.
Hamden Memorial Day Parade - Monday at 10 a.m.
Middletown Memorial Day Parade - Monday 10:30 a.m.
Milford Memorial Day Parade - Monday 10 a.m.
Manchester Memorial Day Parade - Monday 9 a.m.
New Britain Memorial Day Parade - Tuesday 6 p.m.
New Milford Memorial Day Parade - Monday 8 a.m.
North Branford Memorial Day Parade - Monday 10 a.m.
Norwich Memorial Day Parade - Monday 12 p.m.
Old Saybrook Memorial Day Parade - Monday 12 p.m.
Plainville Memorial Day Parade - Monday 9 a.m.
Wallingford Memorial Day Parade - Monday 9 a.m.
West Hartford Memorial Day Parade - Monday 10 a.m.
Rocky Hill Memorial Day Parade - Monday 9:30 a.m.
Simsbury Memorial Day Parade - Monday 9 a.m.
South Windsor Memorial Day Parade - Monday 10 a.m.
Southington Memorial Day Parade - Monday 10:30 a.m.
Southbury Memorial Day Parade - Monday 11 a.m.
Torrington Memorial Day Parade - Monday 9:30 a.m.
Woodbridge Memorial Day Parade - Monday 3-4 p.m.

There are a number of parades across the state Monday morning.

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