Bristol Events Calendar, June 19–25
Monday, June 19 Juneteenth Freedom Celebration. 4-8 p.m. at the Carousel Museum Bristol Blues vs Danbury. 6:30 p.m. at Muzzy Field Tuesday, June 20 Christine’s Critters. 11 a.m. at the…
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Zorba Greek Festival celebrates 40th anniversary
A lively celebration of culture and food brought hundreds to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church over the weekend for the 40th annual Zorba Greek Festival. “This festival was started by my…
Hundreds attend Bristol Farmer’s Market opening day
Hundreds filled Centre Square on Saturday for the opening day of the 2023 Bristol Farmers Market. The forecasted heavy rains held off, providing ideal conditions for vendors and patrons alike. …
Farmer’s Market will open for the season on Saturday
Locally grown produce, specialty baked goods, coffee and craft spirits are coming to Centre Square this Saturday for opening day of the 2023 Bristol Farmer’s Market. “The Bristol Rotary Club…
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Fallen heroes honored on Blues opening night The memories of Lt. Dustin Demonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy were honored in a pregame ceremony on Muzzy Field during the Bristol Blues…
Bristol residents celebrate the grand opening of the new pickleball facility in Seymour Park
By Laura Bailey Dozens of Bristol residents wearing smiles and carrying paddles gathered at Seymour Park on Monday for the grand opening of the new dedicated pickleball facility. “Pickleball is…
Bristol Events Calendar, June 12–18
Monday, June 12 Gardening Discussion Group. 6:30 p.m. at the Bristol Public Library Tuesday, June 13 Karaoke with DJ Gags. 8:30 p.m. Bristol Sports Bar & Grille Wednesday, June 14…
Bristol named finalist for National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in park and recreation management for second consecutive year
The City of Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services (BPRYCS) Department has been named a National Gold Medal Award Finalist by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration…
Air quality alert in effect for Bristol as smoke from Canadian wildfires moves through the Northeast
By Laura Bailey Two aerial photos comparing the skies over Bristol on May 25 to those of today make clear, no pun intended (or maybe a little), what the effects…
Bristol resident Raven Cody named youth and family coordinator by Bristol Parks System
Bristol resident Raven Cody has been appointed youth and family coordinator, it was announced by the City of Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services (BPRYCS) Department recently. “As a…
1st annual Cultural District Celebration set Saturday
By Laura Bailey The 1st Annual Cultural District Celebration, commemorating the city’s cultural district designation from the Connecticut State Department of Economic and Community Development, will be held this weekend….
Bristol Events Calendar, June 5–11
Monday, June 5 BristolWORKS! Workplace Conflict Management Workshop. 1 p.m. at 430 N. Main St. Tuesday, June 6 United Way of Central CT 49th Annual Golf Tournament. 8 a.m. at Tunxis…
Bakery celebrates Pride Month with flag raising
Community members and friends gathered at Bakery on Maple on Thursday to show their support for the LGBTQ community with a raising of the rainbow flag and to commemorate the…
Memorial Day events: Honoring fallen heroes, bridge dedication, Urban Garden unveiling, bench dedication on Memorial Boulevard
Hundreds of Bristol residents gathered on Memorial Boulevard on Monday to honor fallen heroes and commemorate the completion of long-awaited projects. The Memorial Day events began with a short procession…
Bristol Events Calendar, May 29– June 4
Monday, May 29 Memorial Day Procession. Beginning 10 a.m. on Hope Street and dispersing at 10:30 a.m. at the entrance to the Veterans Memorial Boulevard bridge. Memorial Day Bridge Dedication….
Memorial Day weekend will feature events and road closures throughout Bristol
Bristol will celebrate Memorial Day with events throughout the city, including a parade, procession and the dedication of the completed Veteran’s Memorial Bridge. Veterans Memorial Boulevard will be closed during…
Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services announces Rockin’ Out at Rockwell Summer Concert Series
he official lineup for their annual Rockin’ Out at Rockwell Summer Concert Series has been announced by the Bristol Parks, Recreation, Youth & Community Services Department. The concerts will be…
Bristol Events Calendar, May 22-May 28
Monday, May 22 Diabetes Support and Education Group Series. 1 p.m. at the Bristol Public Library BristolWORKS Interview Skills Workshop. 6 p.m. at 430 North Main St. Tuesday, May 23…
Bristol Blues ready for opening day at Muzzy Field
The crack of the bats of the Bristol Blues will be returning to historic Muzzy Field next month. The 2022 Western Division Champs have their roster set and are ready…
Veterans honored at Quinlan Park dedication
Veterans, local leadership, friends and family gathered in Forestville on Monday afternoon to celebrate the completion of Quinlan Park. “This is a great transformation for a long-standing park,” said Mayor…