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The shootings in Illinois and Denmark are the latest episodes of random violence that have many on edge about attending large gatherings. The City of New London is preparing for tens of thousands of people for Sailfest, and they say security is a priority. There’s currently no threat to Sailfest. “I personally would be concerned right now just because...

New London Sailfest organizers are preparing for tens of thousands of eventgoers, and security is a top priority.

Sailfest will soon be lighting up New London which has business owners booming with excitement. Police however, don’t share the same enthusiasm. .

Sailfest is returning to New London in 2022. After a two-year hiatus during the pandemic, the three-day festival is making a comeback from July 8 to 10. “This will be a morale boost,” said New London Mayor Michael Passero, adding that the event draws hundreds of thousands of people to the city and its local businesses. Rich Martin owns a…

Sailfest 2021 in New London will not happen this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Instead, the Sailfest team is working on putting together some smaller events. A post on the Sailfest website and Facebook page said the Downtown New London Association and Neff Productions will not be having the annual Sailfest event in downtown New London for 2021….

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Taylor found out how you can still be a part of the annual New London event.

Another popular summer event has announced it will be canceled this year amid the coronavirus pandemic. Organizers of Sailfest in New London said the event is canceled this year. Sailfest usually features fireworks, amusement rides, a road race, live entertainment, a Tall Ship and hundreds of vendors lining downtown streets, organizers said on the event’s Facebook page. With the 2020…

Around 300,000 people are expected to pour into New London this weekend for the 41st annual Sailfest and there’s no shortage of food, art and entertainment.