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06/14/2019 12:00 AM

Greater New Haven Columbus Parade in Branford: Kick-Off Celebration June 20


The parade, which rotates through several Greater New Haven towns, is shown here in 2015 in East Haven with participation from Branford Fire Department and many others.File Photo/Shore Publishing

The Town of Branford and the Columbus Day Parade Committee of Greater New Haven proudly announces that the 2019 Columbus Day Parade Kickoff Event will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Woodwinds Restaurant.

Cost for this celebration is $25, which includes entertainment, prizes, food, beer, wine, soda, coffee and dessert.  Tickets are available at the First Selectman's office-Town Hall and at the Branford Recreation Department (40 Kirkham Street).

For more information, kindly call Paul Criscuolo at 203-488-7571 or Terri Vailette at (203)444-4234.

Reporters Note: Since 2013, Branford has joined New Haven, North Haven, East Haven, Hamden, and West Haven as rotational host towns, hosting the parade, which draws some 15,000 viewers, every sixth year. This year's parade is set for Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. For more information visit https://www.columbusdaynewhaven.org/