The 18th Annual Walk to End Homelessness in New London

Downtown New London Bank Street, New London

The 18th Annual Walk to End Homelessness is not just a fundraising event but a powerful reminder that the battle against homelessness is ongoing. With the emergency shelter operating at maximum capacity, your support plays a vital role in addressing our guests' financial challenges and helping them find a way home. The New London Homeless Hospitality […]

New London Cultural District Clean-Up Day

Downtown New London Bank Street, New London

We're hosting our first Clean-Up Day in the New London Cultural District on Saturday, April 26. Anyone interested in helping us spruce up the downtown is welcome. Please join us at 9am at the visitor center near the New London sign on Golden Street and we'llspread out from there. We'll have bags and buckets and […]

Kwanzaa Lighting Celebration in Downtown New London

Downtown New London Bank Street, New London

The City of New London and the New London NAACP will have a ceremony tonight starting at 5:00 pm at the Parade Plaza to light the Kinara for the first night of Kwanzaa. We invite the community to come out and enjoy the celebration. The colors of each candle have symbolic meanings. The black candle […]

A celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with Fireworks! New London

Downtown New London Bank Street, New London

Guatemala Flag Raising TBA City Hall steps. Join us at Parade Plaza for an evening filled with live music, delectable food trucks, a salsa lesson, cultural dancing, and a dazzling fireworks display! Live Music at the Parade Plaza  Cultural dancing,  salsa lesson and fireworks at 8:30 pm   Hygienic Art Park–– Fireworks 9:00 pm – Sponsored by Foxwoods […]

New London Pirate Night

Downtown New London Bank Street, New London

Ahoy, me hearties! The rowdy Bawdy Buccaneers are plotting a course for the New London Pirate Festival on August 17th, right at Parade Plaza! Embark on a musical journey with Captain Lance D. Boyle of the Picaroon Princess and his trusty First Mate & “Cruise Director,” Truly Scrumptious. They’ll drop anchor with their vessel, The […]

Let Loose Thursdays August – Touch a Truck, Live Caribbean Music & Fireworks! New London

Downtown New London Bank Street, New London

Come on down to Parade Plaza in New London and remember to grab your chairs for some awesome live blues tunes. Bring the whole family along to enjoy Touch-a-Truck, indulge in delicious food from local vendors,  and dive into a range of other fun activities including a petting zoo! Carly’s Critters – Petting Zoo Jeep the […]

Sailfest 2024 New London

Downtown New London Bank Street, New London

July 13 & 14, 2024 Sailfest is Southeastern Connecticut’s premiere summertime event, complete with a major fireworks display, amusement rides, free entertainment, ships, and over 200 vendors lining the streets. There will be plenty to see, buy, and eat, so make sure to come hungry and ready to try new food! For more information FIREWORKS […]

Let Loose Thursdays June – Touch a Truck, Live Music & Fireworks! New London

Downtown New London Bank Street, New London

June 6, 2024 Come on down to Parade Plaza in New London and remember to grab your chairs for some awesome live blues tunes. Bring the whole family along to enjoy Touch-a-Truck, indulge in delicious food from local vendors,  and dive into a range of other fun activities including a petting zoo! Carly’s Critters – Petting […]