Parade in jeopardy: Forestville Legion needs funds fast

Brian Avery

The Forestville Memorial Day Parade has been a major event in Bristol for many years. It is now in financial trouble as donations have dried up.

BRISTOL — The Forestville Memorial Day parade is in jeopardy as the American Legion post reports critically low funding for the event.

The parade is scheduled for Sunday, May 26, with a rain date of May 27. It is scheduled to begin with a pre-ceremony at Quinlan Park in Forestville. The parade itself will begin at 2 p.m. starting in Forestville center.