2009 Community Events

Spring Food Stroll       

Wed., May 13th, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Savor the fare of over 50 restaurants and specialty shops in New London’s Historic Waterfront District. Snack and enjoy the flavors of downtown as you sample the District’s best cuisine.  Take advantage of special discounts, promotions and demonstrations at many specialty shops and boutiques.  Enjoy diverse musical performances by local musicians throughout downtown.  Buttons are $25 in advance, $30 on Stroll day.  Purchase at
www.newlondonmainstreet.org or at 165 State Street.  For more information, call (860) 444-2489 or visit www.newlondonmainstreet.org.

Hope Parade

Sat., May 16th
New London Public Schools unite the entire community in their support of our youth and our region’s rich cultural diversity and maritime heritage.

SAILFEST

July 10-12
A premiere three day summer festival.  Five stages of free entertainment, major fireworks display, Tall Ships, and over 100 food and merchandise vendors.  For more information, call (860) 443-3786 or visit www.sailfest.org.

Fish, Tales, Tugs & Sails        

Sat., July 25th, 11am-5pm
A free nautical-themed family event promoting literacy and the environment with quality entertainment, famous authors, balloon artists, tug boats, Oceanology tanks with sea critters, interactive games and more!  For more information, call (860) 444-2489 or visit www.newlondonmainstreet.org.

Celts & Currachs

Sat., August 22nd, 12pm-6pm
The Region’s premiere Celtic festival!  Celebrate Celtic culture and tradition with performers such as Danny O’Flaherty and the Makem and Spain Brothers. Event features Celtic food, demonstrations and educational workshops, music, dance and races of traditional Irish currachs.
For more information, call (860) 444-2489 or visit www.newlondonmainstreet.org.

IAM Festival

Sat., September 12th
Independent music festival.  Includes arts and crafts and interactive workshops.

Fall Food Stroll

Wed., October 14th, 5:30-8:30pm
Downtown chefs create tantalizing tastes of seasonal delights with some of the freshest ingredients.  Sample signature menu items from over two dozen restaurants and specialty shops.  Over thirty boutiques, galleries, salons and stores offering snacks and new fall merchandise specials.  Stroll to eclectic and diversified music from the best local musicians.  Buttons are $25 in advance, $30 on Stroll day.  Purchase at www.newlondonmainstreet.org or at 165 State Street.  For more information, call (860) 444-2489 or visit www.newlondonmainstreet.org.

Celebration of Lights and Song

Sat., December 5th, 2-6pm
The Region’s most unique holiday event!  Bring your dog to the third annual Pooch Parade and help kick off the season by leading Santa to the festivities! Local student choral groups and children of all ages welcome him to Downtown New London’s Historic Waterfront District. Festivities include entertainment, visits with Santa, cookie decorating, story telling, ornament making and professional ice carvings followed by the tree lighting and caroling.  Don’t miss Eastern CT Ballet’s preview of The Nutcracker performed in storefront windows and DNLA’s Festival of Trees auction.   For more information, call (860) 444-2489 or visit www.newlondonmainstreet.org.

New London Main Street’s Valentine Extravaganza

Sat., February 13th, 7:30pm-11pm
Find real love and check out just how sweet downtown New London is at Main Street’s annual Valentine’s Day fundraiser.  Begin your evening by dining in one of downtown’s fabulous eateries.  Save your receipt to be entered in a drawing!  Sumptuous dessert and wine reception, entertainment and silent and live auctions.  Enjoy sweets & savories provided by over two dozen downtown restaurants and their talented chefs!  Bid on incredible auction items such as get-aways, sunset lobster cruise, romantic dinner for two prepared in your home by a personal chef, fine jewelry, sports and entertainment packages and more!  Check for further details on the festivities and entertainment!  For more information, call (860) 444-2489 or visit www.newlondonmainstreet.org.