Celebrating the Sea, Uniting Our Shores
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3:30 p.m. | Official Welcoming Ceremony. | New London Waterfront Park |
| 7:00 pm – 9:00 p.m. | Festival Kick-Off- Live Music by Unanchored – Come meet the Captains and Crews | City Dock Restaurant/Oyster Bar, Customs House Pier |
| Time. | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | New London Maritime Society Custom House Museum | 150 Bank Street, New London |
| 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Ships/Fishing vessels available for tours | NL Waterfront Park and Fort Trumbull State Park |
| 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Vendor Booths | NL Waterfront Park |
| 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Food Trucks | NL Waterfront Park |
| 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Kids Events hosted by New London Youth Affairs, Niantic Children’s Museum and Mystic Seaport’s Education Program | New London Waterfront Park |
| 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | On-water Sailing Opportunities – New England Science and Sailing | City Pier |
| 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. | Project Oceanology Touch Tank | City Pier |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Mermaids and Sea Monsters Parade | Bank Street to City Pier |
| 2:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Beer Trucks/Tents | NL Waterfront Park |
| 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Ancient Mariners | NL Waterfront Park |
| 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Award Prizes for Parade | Entertainment Tent |
| 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Sea Shanties with Marc Bernier | Entertainment Tent |
| 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Burning of Benedict Arnold in Effigy” – Flock Theater Production Assemble Location TBD |
NL Waterfront Park |
| 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Live Music by the Hoolios | Entertainment Tent |
| Location | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
|
8:30 a.m.- 9:45 a.m. |
Memorial 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony Led by U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard | Entertainment Tent |
| 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. | Military and Fishing Industry Challenge Events Knots, line throwing, etc. | NL Waterfront Park |
| 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Ships and Fishing vessels available for tours | City Pier and Fort Trumbull State Park |
| 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Kids Events (hosted by New London Youth Affairs and Niantic Children’s Museum) | NL Waterfront Park |
| 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Booth featuring Sailing Dinghy Optimist Simulator – New England Science and Sailing | NL Waterfront Park |
| 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Project Oceanology Touch Tank | City Pier |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Ancient Mariners | NL Waterfront Park |
| 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | DEEP Fisheries Division Fishing Clinic | Fort Trumbull State Park |
| 11:30 a.m. – 5:00p.m. | Food Trucks/Vendor Booths | NL Waterfront Park |
| 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Beer truck/tents | NL Waterfront Park |
| 12:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m | New London Maritime Society Custom House Museum | 150 Bank St |
| 1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. | Lighthouse Puppet Show by Arm of the Sea Theater | Hygienic Art Park |
| 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Live Music by the Franklin Brothers | Entertainment Tent |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Awards for Fishing Tournament | Entertainment Tent |
| 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Live music with Darik & The Funbags | Entertainment Tent |
Transportation
- Water Taxi available between New London Waterfront Park and Fort Trumbull State Park
- Free Bus trips also available