In Fairfield County, tributes to our military veterans have been created for Veterans Day each year in area cities and towns.

One of the most prominent displays of patriotism and appreciation for their service can be seen at Veterans Park, 42 Seaview Ave., East Norwalk just before the drawbridge to SoNo. It is a truly inspirational sight. 500 large flags wave in the breeze which is nearly constant from neighboring Long Island Sound.

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The 2024 Norwalk tribute (photos above and below) began ten years ago by the Norwalk Exchange Club and consisted of 100 flags and has expanded each year to its current total of 500. This event has been recognized as a regional site by the Veterans Day National Committee and is one of only 56 sites in the U.S. and the only one in Connecticut that honor those who have served with this awe inspiring display.

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The line of flags lead past a monument to recipients of the purple heart which is flanked by benches for visitors to pause and reflect on the service and sacrifice of America’s heroes.

The town of Fairfield creates their Field Of Valor each year in Jennings Park, near the Bob's shopping center on the Post Road.with more than 300 American Flags The Kiwanis Club of Fairfield organizes the event and the cost is offset by contributors who may sponsor a flag for $25.00 which they can keep or donate back for use next year. A dedication ceremony was held on Sunday, November 3rd and the inspiring display will be on view through November 17th.

The Town of Westport and VFW Post 399 will host Veterans Day services on Monday,  November 11 at 11:00 AM in the Town Hall auditorium, 110 Myrtle Avenue. The public is invited.

At 10:30 AM, the Westport Community Band will present a “Patriotic Salute to All Veterans” program which will include marches and patriotic tunes.

To the north in Danbury, the Student Veterans Organization at Western Connecticut State University has placed more than 2,000 flags at the university's downtown campus on White Street with the assistance of Danbury Police and Danbury Fire Department personnel. Those flags will can be viewed until Tuesday, November 12th.