Saturday, October 15th is the official Bridge Anniversary Dedication and Fireworks Celebration! Head to Mystic River Park at 2pm and be a part of history as community leaders and special guests honor the oldest Bascule Bridge in the United States. Then, grab your camera and meet us along the banks of the Mystic River where our Fireworks Celebration, sponsored by Foxwoods Resort Casino, takes place at 8:15pm.
Thanks to the Sponsors of the October 15th Celebration
2PM - Mystic River Park
Presentation Celebrating the 100th Anniversary
3PM - Cottrell Street
Chili Fest, Bands and Beer Garden
BANDS
Eight to the Bar 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Jamie's Junk Show 515pm to 6:45pm
Cucumber Jones 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Chili Fest Participants
8:15pm - Fireworks at Mystic Seaport
Fireworks will be launched from the
Mystic River at the Seaport, 700 feet from Latitudes.
Fireworks Viewing Sites
Mystic Seaport Museum
Commemorate this historic event from the river’s edge at Mystic Seaport Museum! Bring a chair and set up along the waterfront to get a perfect view.
Before the show, play lawn games on the Village Green, grab a drink from Schaefer’s Spouter Tavern, and enjoy a musical performance by local favorite Wooly Mammoth. From rock to bluegrass to Americana folk, Wooly Mammoth will create an energetic atmosphere to ring in the bridge’s centennial celebration!
Enter through the South Entrance. Doors open at 6:00 and fireworks begin at 8:15 pm.
Free for members, and included for visitors who have paid General Admission / $10 for non-members arriving after 6pm