Close to 1,000 athletes are competing in Special Olympics Connecticut's 51st annual Winter Games this weekend. Events kicked off on Saturday around the state and will continue through Sunday.
Athletes will compete in events from skiing to skating and hockey at this year's Winter Games.
This is a tradition that is marking 50 years this weekend.
Athletes of all abilities from across Connecticut will have the opportunity to compete this weekend with their peers. They've been training with their local teams all season long and now this is their chance to demonstrate what they can achieve.
The weekend kicked off with a parade of athletes and opening ceremonies on Saturday. Our own Gabrielle Lucivero was the emcee for the opening ceremonies.
Winter Games weekend is presented by Eversource Energy, a sponsor of the event for 29 years. All events are free and open to the public.
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NBC Connecticut is a proud sponsor of the Special Olympics Connecticut Winter Games.
