PHOTOS: Unmasked Faces Reveal Big Smiles at 2021 Memorial Day Parade in Old Greenwich

After the disappointing cancellation in 2020 due to the pandemic, the Old Greenwich Memorial Day parade returned to sound Beach Avenue on Monday.

The well attended parade honored the women and men who gave their lives in service to our country. A ceremony in Binney Park followed the conclusion of the parade.

After two full days of rain, the weather cooperated, and it was nice to see unmasked faces reveal big smiles.

Phyllis Behlen is all smiles at the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
Rocking the stars and stripes in the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
Kate Lobalbo in a fire truck in the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
Young lacrosse players in the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
Luna Kodde and friends generate enthusiasm for the Swim Across America fundraiser on Aug 8, 2021. Photo: Leslie Yager
Elected officials State Rep Meskers, State Senator Kasser, US Congressman Jim Himes and Harry Arora in the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
Chief Heavey at the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
Greenwich Fire Dept Chief McHugh (center) in the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
GHS cheerleaders in the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
BOE chair Peter Bernstein and colleagues in the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
BOE members Joe Kelly, Kathleen Stowe, Christina Downey in the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
Firefighters in the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
Firefighters in the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
Decked out on a motorcycle in the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
GHS athletes in the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
Judy Goss in the Rotary International contingent. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
Vintage cars in the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
Antique fire truck from the Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Dept in the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
Vintage cars in the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
Future members of the Junior League of Greenwich in the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
Members of the Retired Men’s Association in the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
The Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department band in the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
GHS football players in the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
Members of the Old Greenwich Garden Club. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
Joe Dowling pedals up Sound Beach Ave in the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
Sue Bodson in a intage Mustang spreds the word of the Parks & Rec Foundation which raises funds for scholarships and more. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
Volunteers for Swim Across America in the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
Antique car in the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
Santa made an appearance with the Junior League of Greenwich volunteers in the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
Old Greenwich Service with a green witch in the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
Greenwich Scouting Pack 23 with Rich DiPreta in the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager
Randy Caravella with Rich Fulton from the Greenwich Athletic Foundation in the Old Greenwich Memorial Day Parade. May 31, 2021 Photo: Leslie Yager