What a wonderful time of year to be at Mystic River Park! Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by tugboat at 2:00 PM and then stand by to take photos with Santa! Tree Lighting in the Park at 6:00 PM followed by The Lighted Boat Parade at 6:20 PM Bundle up and don't miss this community…
What a wonderful time of year to be at Mystic River Park! Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by tugboat at 2:00 PM and then stand by to take photos with Santa! Tree Lighting in the Park at 6:00 PM followed by The Lighted Boat Parade at 6:20 PM Bundle up and don't miss this community…
What a wonderful time of year to be at Mystic River Park! Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by tugboat at 2:00 PM and then stand by to take photos with Santa! Tree Lighting in the Park at 6:00 PM followed by The Lighted Boat Parade at 6:20 PM Bundle up and don’t miss this community…
What a wonderful time of year to be at Mystic River Park! Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by tugboat at 2:00 PM and then stand by to take photos with Santa! Tree Lighting in the Park at 6:00 PM followed by The Lighted Boat Parade at 6:20 PM Bundle up and don’t miss this community…
The Mystic Irish Parade attracts thousands every year. The 13th Annual Mystic Irish Parade kicks off at 1:00pm from Mystic Seaport Museum and ends at Mystic Museum of Art.
The Mystic Irish Parade attracts thousands every year. The 13th Annual Mystic Irish Parade kicks off at 1:00pm from Mystic Seaport Museum and ends at Mystic Museum of Art.
The VFW parade starts in downtown Mystic at Bank Square promptly at 2pm. It follows Rt 1, ending at Mystic VFW - 60 Stonington Road. Afterwards, a memorial service will commemorate those we've lost. The Westerly Band will perform and hot dogs and drinks will be served. This year's marshal is Craig Floyd (Tech Sgt.)
The VFW parade starts in downtown Mystic at Bank Square promptly at 2pm. It follows Rt 1, ending at Mystic VFW - 60 Stonington Road. Afterwards, a memorial service will commemorate those we've lost. The Westerly Band will perform and hot dogs and drinks will be served. This year's marshal is Craig Floyd (Tech Sgt.)
Sunday at 12:30 p.m., following the Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous, the classic vessels will take part in a jubilant, three-mile parade down the historic Mystic River. Each boat will be announced on the shore at Mystic River Park as it passes through the iconic bascule bridge. The spectacular boats and their costumed crews will make their…
Sunday at 12:30 p.m., following the Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous, the classic vessels will take part in a jubilant, three-mile parade down the historic Mystic River. Each boat will be announced on the shore at Mystic River Park as it passes through the iconic bascule bridge. The spectacular boats and their costumed crews will make their…
14th Annual Mystic Irish Parade - Sunday March 19 This is a can't-miss annual Mystic event that attracts over 30,000 every year. Kicks off at 1pm - beginning at the Mystic Seaport, journeying downtown, and concluding at the Mystic Museum of Art!
14th Annual Mystic Irish Parade - Sunday March 19 This is a can't-miss annual Mystic event that attracts over 30,000 every year. Kicks off at 1pm - beginning at the Mystic Seaport, journeying downtown, and concluding at the Mystic Museum of Art!
A Mystic tradition for over 100 years. Parade assembles on Water, Pearl and Gravel Streets on the Groton side of the river. Parade steps off at 2pm (rain or shine) and marches to the Mystic VFW on Rt 1 in Stonington (60 Stonington Road). Afterwards, a memorial service at VFW will commemorate those we've lost.
A Mystic tradition for over 100 years. Parade assembles on Water, Pearl and Gravel Streets on the Groton side of the river. Parade steps off at 2pm (rain or shine) and marches to the Mystic VFW on Rt 1 in Stonington (60 Stonington Road). Afterwards, a memorial service at VFW will commemorate those we've lost.
15th Annual Mystic Irish Parade! This is a can't-miss annual Mystic event that attracts over 30,000 every year. The world famous Clydesdales are back this year! Kicks off at 1pm - beginning at the Mystic Seaport, journeying downtown, and concluding at the Mystic Museum of Art! 2018 Grand Marshals are Bob & Rob Valenti of…
15th Annual Mystic Irish Parade! This is a can't-miss annual Mystic event that attracts over 30,000 every year. The world famous Clydesdales are back this year! Kicks off at 1pm - beginning at the Mystic Seaport, journeying downtown, and concluding at the Mystic Museum of Art! 2018 Grand Marshals are Bob & Rob Valenti of…
A Mystic tradition for over 100 years. Parade assembles on Water, Pearl and Gravel Streets on the Groton side of the river. Parade steps off at 2pm (rain or shine) and marches to the Mystic VFW on Rt 1 in Stonington (60 Stonington Road). Afterwards, a memorial service at VFW will commemorate those we've lost.…
A Mystic tradition for over 100 years. Parade assembles on Water, Pearl and Gravel Streets on the Groton side of the river. Parade steps off at 2pm (rain or shine) and marches to the Mystic VFW on Rt 1 in Stonington (60 Stonington Road). Afterwards, a memorial service at VFW will commemorate those we've lost.…
A wonderful parade of classic boats starting at Mystic Seaport Museum down the Mystic River to Fishers Island Sound. Each vessel will be announced on the shore at Mystic River Park as it passes through the Mystic River Bascule Bridge. The boats then make their way down river to Fishers Island Sound in what has become a…
A wonderful parade of classic boats starting at Mystic Seaport Museum down the Mystic River to Fishers Island Sound. Each vessel will be announced on the shore at Mystic River Park as it passes through the Mystic River Bascule Bridge. The boats then make their way down river to Fishers Island Sound in what has become a…
16th Annual Mystic Irish Parade! This is a can't-miss annual Mystic event that attracts over 30,000 every year. Kicks off at 1pm - beginning at the Mystic Seaport, journeying downtown, and concluding at the Mystic Museum of Art!
16th Annual Mystic Irish Parade! This is a can't-miss annual Mystic event that attracts over 30,000 every year. Kicks off at 1pm - beginning at the Mystic Seaport, journeying downtown, and concluding at the Mystic Museum of Art!
A Mystic tradition for over 100 years. Parade assembles on Water, Pearl and Gravel Streets on the Groton side of the river. Parade steps off at 2pm (rain or shine) and marches to the Mystic VFW on Rt 1 in Stonington (60 Stonington Road). Afterwards, a memorial service at VFW will commemorate those we've lost.
A Mystic tradition for over 100 years. Parade assembles on Water, Pearl and Gravel Streets on the Groton side of the river. Parade steps off at 2pm (rain or shine) and marches to the Mystic VFW on Rt 1 in Stonington (60 Stonington Road). Afterwards, a memorial service at VFW will commemorate those we've lost.
Following Santa arriving by tugboat and the lighting of the Mystic River Park Christmas tree, spectators flood both sides of the Mystic River to see the decorated and decked out boats pass by. Decorated vessels parade down the Mystic River at 6:20pm and return to the Mystic River Park, where spectators and judges gather. Boats are judged…
Following Santa arriving by tugboat and the lighting of the Mystic River Park Christmas tree, spectators flood both sides of the Mystic River to see the decorated and decked out boats pass by. Decorated vessels parade down the Mystic River at 6:20pm and return to the Mystic River Park, where spectators and judges gather. Boats are judged…
UPDATE October 1st: The 17th annual Mystic Irish Parade was rescheduled for October 25th, but has now ben CANCELLED for 2020. Hope to be back next year! This is a can't-miss annual Mystic event that attracts over 30,000 every year! Kicks off at 1pm - beginning at the Mystic Seaport, journeying downtown, and concluding at…
UPDATE October 1st: The 17th annual Mystic Irish Parade was rescheduled for October 25th, but has now ben CANCELLED for 2020. Hope to be back next year! This is a can't-miss annual Mystic event that attracts over 30,000 every year! Kicks off at 1pm - beginning at the Mystic Seaport, journeying downtown, and concluding at…
Mystic Irish Parade 2021 is POSTPONED From Mystic Irish Parade: “The parade board is looking at options that would allow us to safely and responsibly celebrate the day in other ways. We will share details on this as soon as we can.”
The iconic Show Us Your Shoes Parade has a new home this year in Mystic, Connecticut. The parade will kickoff at 10am featuring Miss America hopefuls from every state in the country plus Washington, D.C., as well as Forever Miss Americas. Come out to support your state candidate this Labor Day! View Parade Route
The Mystic Fire Department in partnership with the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the Halloween parade to downtown Mystic on October 31! The parade will follow the traditional route it has always taken, beginning on Water Street, taking a right onto Route 1 and going over the bridge, turning right onto Cottrell…
After a 2 year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Mystic Irish Parade is back in 2022! The 17th annual parade kicks off on Sunday March 27th at 1pm. Over 2,000 marchers, 100 units and over 40,000 spectators are expected. The parade begins at the Mystic Seaport Museum, journeys downtown, and concludes at the Mystic…
Join us for the Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous, a dazzling display of high-quality antique and classic vessels including cruisers, sailboats, and runabouts. Approximate 25 classic vessels create a colorful gathering along the Museum’s waterfront all day Saturday. This year we honor the Cruising Club of America and CCA member vessel Bolero. Saturday afternoon, the…
The 18th annual Mystic Irish Parade kicks off on Sunday March 19th, 2023 at 1pm. Over 2,000 marchers, 100 units and over 30,000 spectators are expected. The parade begins at the Mystic Seaport Museum, journeys downtown, and concludes at the Mystic Museum of Art. more info at mysticirishparade.org See parade route and viewing spots
A Mystic tradition for over 100 years. Parade assembles on Water, Pearl and Gravel Streets on the Groton side of the river. Parade steps off at 2pm (rain or shine) and marches to the Mystic VFW on Rt 1 in Stonington (60 Stonington Road). Afterwards, a memorial service and free BBQ at VFW will commemorate…
Join us for the Antique & Classic Boat Rendezvous, a dazzling display of high-quality antique and classic vessels including cruisers, sailboats, and runabouts. Approximate 25 classic vessels create a colorful gathering along the Museum’s waterfront all day Saturday. Saturday afternoon, the vessels make their way down the Mystic River in a jubilant, three-mile parade. Would…
The 19th annual Mystic Irish Parade kicks off on Sunday March 24th, 2024 at 1pm. Over 2,000 marchers, 100 units and over 30,000 spectators are expected. The parade begins at the Mystic Seaport Museum, journeys downtown, and concludes at the Mystic Museum of Art. more info at mysticirishparade.org See parade route and viewing spots
The 20th annual Mystic Irish Parade kicks off on Sunday March 23rd, 2025 at 1pm. Over 2,000 marchers, 100 units and over 30,000 spectators are expected. The parade begins at the Mystic Seaport Museum, journeys downtown, and concludes at the Mystic Museum of Art. more info at mysticirishparade.org See parade route and viewing spots
The 21st annual Mystic Irish Parade kicks off on Sunday March 22nd, 2026 at 1pm. Over 2,000 marchers, 100 units and over 30,000 spectators are expected. The parade begins at the Mystic Seaport Museum, journeys downtown, and concludes at the Mystic Museum of Art. more info at mysticirishparade.org
Colonial and Native American culture, games, crafts, weaving and spinning demonstrations, antique muskets, working models of our historic mills. Try on reproductions of historic clothing. Our 1781 Homestead Gardens and Dye House will be open for viewing. Vendors include colonial chocolatiers, 18th century trade items and colonial style jewelry. 11:00AM: Performance of the Declaration of…
