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The Sailfest

The Sailfest
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Sailfest is Southeastern Connecticut's premier summertime event attracting over 300,000 people over the three-day festival. Complete with a major fireworks display, amusement rides, free entertainment, Tall Ship, and over 200 vendors lining the downtown streets. Sailfest produces multiple stages of free entertainment with musical genres ranging in Rock, Celtic, Hip Hop, and Blues. Kids enjoy free shows at the City Pier stage. Sailfest also showcases the 4th largest fireworks display in the Northeast, sponsored by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.

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The Sailfest 2023

In cooperation with the New London Police please be advised that will be No coolers, backpacks, or strollers on the Waterfront Park. There will be checkpoints before entering the Waterfront. For public safety: No items left unattended on the…

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The Sailfest 2022

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…

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