City of New Britain to Hold Ceremonies to Honor Veterans Day
New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez has announced that he, the City of New Britain and the city Veterans Commission will host the City’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony in Central Park in downtown New Britain. The city says, “The annual ceremony provides an opportunity for the community to come together to honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces and recognize their dedication, courage, and sacrifice.”
Mayor Sanchez and the Veterans Commission are inviting residents to attend the Ceremony, to be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11:00am.
“Veterans Day is an opportunity for us to come together as one community and express our gratitude to the men and women who have served our country,” said Mayor Bobby Sanchez. “Their courage, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our freedoms deserve our recognition not just on Veterans Day, but every day. I encourage our residents to join us as we honor our veterans and their families for all they have given.”
In addition to Mayor Sanchez. State Rep David DeFronzo and New Britain High School Junior ROTC cadet Amy Ruiz-Aviles will give remarks at the Ceremony. The city adds, “Angelo D’Alfonso, U.S. Army (Retired), Adjutant of Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 8 in New Britain, will serve as Master of Ceremonies, with military commands led by Commander John R. Buckley, U.S. Navy (Retired), Chairperson of the New Britain Veterans Commission. The ceremony will also feature a ceremonial rifle volley by the Marine Corps League, Hardware City Detachment, and traditional wreath placements at the war memorials in Central Park. Additional wreaths will be placed at commemorative monuments throughout the city in recognition of local veterans and service members. The only formal public gathering will take place in Central Park”
Joining the members of the New Britain Veterans Commission will be members of local veterans organizations invited to take part include the;
- General Haller Post
- TGM
- Disabled American Veterans Chapter 8
- Franco-American veterans organization
- Veterans of Foreign Wars.
“All residents, veterans, military families, and community organizations are encouraged to attend,” the City says, “and join the City in paying tribute to those who have served our nation.”
