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The Annual Mystic Irish Parade, Historic Downtown Mystic, www.mysticirishparade.org. Check out the website for the latest information for how to participate. |
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May Day Parade Festival, First Saturday of May, Main Street & Cottrell Street, Historic Downtown Mystic, www.mysticchamber.org. Join in the fun with the annual Mystic May Day Festival in Historic Downtown Mystic with sidewalk sales and children’s activities. |
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Wooden Boat Show, June 26-28, 2009, Mystic Seaport Museum, www.woodenboat.com. Expanded exhibit space, more docks to walk, and wooden boats of every shape and size. |
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Child and Family Agency Bicentennial Family Day, Saturday June 27, 2009, 10am to 2pm. B. P. Learned Mission, 40 Shaw Street, New London, CT 06320. Admission: Free. Refreshments available for purchase. Family-friendly event featuring entertainment, games, food, birthday cake. Celebrate Child and Family Agency’s 200th year of service to children and families and to reinforce the Agency’s mission of strengthening families. |
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JULY |
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SoundMusic, Inc, July 18, 2009, 8pm, Gates open at 6pm with traditional picnicking, Harkness Memorial Park, Waterford CT, www.soundmusicct.org. Made in America: Fanfare for the Common Man by Aaron Copland, Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland, The Red Violin: Chaconne for Violin and Orchestra by John Corigliano, Sherry Kloss, Soloist, Symphony No. 8 by Antonin Dvorak, The Stars & Stripes Forever - John Phillip Sousa. info@soundmusicct.org or call (860) 447-1050. |
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SoundMusic, Inc, July 25, 2009, 8pm, Gates open at 6pm with traditional picnicking, Harkness Memorial Park, Waterford CT, www.soundmusicct.org. Swinging Under the Stars: To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of “The King of Swing,” SoundMusic proudly presents: The Benny Goodman Centennial Orchestra, Concert to be preceded with Diversions by our Music Director Martin Piecuch (woodwinds) and Ron Murray (guitar). info@soundmusicct.org or call (860) 447-1050. |
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SoundMusic, Inc, August 1, 2009, 8pm, Gates open at 6pm with traditional picnicking, Harkness Memorial Park, Waterford CT, www.soundmusicct.org. Mostly Mozart: Mozartiana Suite #4, opus 61 in G Major by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky, Concerto for Bassoon (K.193) in Bb Major by Wolfgang A. Mozart, Cynde Iverson, Soloist, Symphony #41, (K.555) In C Major (Jupiter) by Wolfgang A. Mozart. info@soundmusicct.org or call (860) 447-1050. |
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Mystic Outdoor Art Festival, Second weekend of August, Historic Downtown Mystic, www.mysticchamber.org. The Mystic Outdoor Art Festival is the oldest festival of its kind in the northeast. Over 250 artists and craftsmen display and sell their wares along the streets of Historic Downtown Mystic. |
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Taste of Mystic, Weekend after Labor Day, Cottrell Street, Historic Downtown Mystic, www.atasteofmystic.com. Live music, great food, and fun! From Quesadillas to fried rice; bouillabaisse to chowder to cheesecake, there is something for everyone, including triple chocolate oblivion. Local restaurants participate to promote sampling of Mystic’s great culinary offerings. |
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Mystic Weekend of Rowing, www.mwor.org. A Mystic Weekend of Rowing is two days of exciting rowing on the Mystic River. |
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OCTOBER |
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Harvest Moon Festival, Call for dates, Mystic River Park, www.mysticchamber.org. A local celebration to welcome the fall season at the Mystic River Park. Live entertainment, activities for children, and delicious food. Enjoy looking through the telescopes provided by Mystic Seaport Planetarium at the night sky. |
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Groton Fall Festival, Columbus Day weekend, www.grotonbiz.com. A town-wide event, bringing the entire community together for a celebration. Car show, concerts, food, craft fair & business expo. |
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NOVEMBER |
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Santa Arrives by Boat, Saturday after Thanksgiving, Mystic River Park & Mystic River, www.mysticchamber.org. Take part in the thrill as Santa Claus arrives at 2 pm by boat to listen to all the children’s holiday wishes. Enjoy the Christmas carols while waiting for Santa to arrive. |
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Tree Lighting & Lighted Holiday Boat Parade, Saturday after Thanksgiving, Mystic River & Mystic River Park, www.mysticchamber.org. Tree lighting at 6 pm. Stay for a spectacular light parade of hearty souls who keep their boats in the water despite the cold! Judging takes place for the most spectacular vessels. |
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DECEMBER |
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Groton Lights Parade, Always the first Saturday in December at 5 pm Route 1 Groton, www.grotonbiz.com. Join the thousands of people who view the parade each year. |
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Mystic Stroll, First Tuesday of December, Historic Downtown Mystic, From 6 pm – 9 pm, www.mysticchamber.org. Stroll the streets and listen to the carolers rejoice in the holiday spirit. Merchants will keep their shops open late so everyone can get a head start on their holiday shopping while
enjoying hot cider and cookies in the shops. |
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