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We have a fun evening of holiday festivities planned for Saturday, December 5th in Windsor center at 6:00 pm organized by First Town Downtown and sponsored by Windsor Federal Bank.
The fun starts with the Carol Sing and Festive Tree Lighting on the Windsor town green at 6:00 pm. During the carol sing, enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate!
After the singing comes the parade! At 6:30 the Torchlight Parade of more than 20 vehicles and marchers will began on Capen Street and progress through the town center in all its lights, music and fanciful decorations! We hope you grab a spot near the street to watch the brightly decorated fire trucks and other festive vehicles parade by in their holiday glory! There will be prizes for best decorated vehicles including the Santa's Sleigh Award, Mayor's Award and Rudolph's Award with judging by local personalities.
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Build a holiday float, light up your truck, tractor, golfcart or car and come join in the parade procession. Open to families, friends, clubs and businesses alike! Let us know if you will be marching with us by emailing windsortorchlightparade@gmail.com for details.
If you would you like your group or vehicle to be in the parade, please email windsortorchlightparade@gmail.com its Free fun for all!!
Note: In case of terrible weather, the events will be postponed to Sunday, Dec. 6th.
This event is brought to you by First Town Downtown with the support of the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department, 2026 Presenting Sponsor: Windsor Federal Bank. Thank you to all our sponsors!
To join First Town Downtown as a residential or business member, please visit Join or Renew! or email us at info@ftdt.org
Area Sponsors:
coming soon!!
Snowflake Sponsors:
coming soon!
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2025 PAST EVENT SPONSORS
Area Sponsors:
Back East Brewing LLC
Candy Cane Sponsors
Davis Publishing, LLC / CT Kids and Family
Dewey's Barrels
Fred and Jan Raffino
P&D Currency
PC Development Group, LLC
Richard & Joyce Armstrong
Voices Against Lyme Disease
Windsor American Legion Gray-Dickinson Post #59
Windsor Climate Action
Snowflake Sponsors: Mae Maloney
To join First Town Downtown as a residential or business member, please visit Join or Renew! or email us at info@ftdt.org
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In our continuing effort to #SupportCTBusinesses, we want to share what you’re doing with residents and local visitors on CTvisit.com, social media and through public relations.
Tell us what’s new or different for winter at your property or event, including:
* Winter favorites (e.g., skiing, Christmas tree cutting, holiday shopping)
* New amenities, experiences or events (e.g., winter markets, al fresco dining)
* Unique partnerships (e.g., food truck and brewery partnership events)
* New or unique outdoor activities or events for families and adults (e.g., drive-through light shows, Santa experiences, wildlife tours/cruises)
* New or unique indoor activities or events for families and adults (e.g., exhibits, shows, tours)
Share your thoughts—and any photos or videos—with Jean Hebert at Jean.Hebert@ct.gov.
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Main Street Matters - 12/7/21
| Thank you to all the sponsors and volunteers who made this year's Carol Sing & Torchlight Parade so fun, especially the presenting sponsors: Windsor Federal Savings and Carmon Family Funeral Homes! Remember to Shop Small this holiday season! |
Carol Sing & Torchlight Parade
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Stay Tuned for information on our 2026 EVENT - Coming Soon!!
We have a fun evening of holiday festivities planned for Saturday, December 5th in Windsor center at 6:00 pm organized by First Town Downtown and sponsored by Windsor Federal Bank.
The fun starts with the Carol Sing and Festive Tree Lighting on the Windsor town green at 6:00 pm. During the carol sing, enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate!
After the singing comes the parade! At 6:30 the Torchlight Parade of more than 20 vehicles and marchers will began on Capen Street and progress through the town center in all its lights, music and fanciful decorations! We hope you grab a spot near the street to watch the brightly decorated fire trucks and other festive vehicles parade by in their holiday glory! There will be prizes for best decorated vehicles including the Santa's Sleigh Award, Mayor's Award and Rudolph's Award with judging by local personalities.
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Volunteer!
If you'd like to volunteer to help us that night, please click the link above or email info@ftdt.org and we'll get back to you ASAP!Sponsor or Donate!
Please consider sponsoring or donating to this wonderful holiday event in the center of Windsor!Drive or March in the Parade!
FREE to participate – Just be FESTIVE & BRIGHT!Build a holiday float, light up your truck, tractor, golfcart or car and come join in the parade procession. Open to families, friends, clubs and businesses alike! Let us know if you will be marching with us by emailing windsortorchlightparade@gmail.com for details.
If you would you like your group or vehicle to be in the parade, please email windsortorchlightparade@gmail.com its Free fun for all!!
Note: In case of terrible weather, the events will be postponed to Sunday, Dec. 6th.
This event is brought to you by First Town Downtown with the support of the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department, 2026 Presenting Sponsor: Windsor Federal Bank. Thank you to all our sponsors!
To join First Town Downtown as a residential or business member, please visit Join or Renew! or email us at info@ftdt.org
Area Sponsors:
coming soon!!
Snowflake Sponsors:
coming soon!
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2025 PAST EVENT SPONSORS
Area Sponsors:
Back East Brewing LLC
Grimshaw Tree Service
Kiwanis Club of Windsor
Loomis Chaffee
The Bean @ 226
Candy Cane Sponsors
Davis Publishing, LLC / CT Kids and Family
Dewey's Barrels
Fred and Jan Raffino
P&D Currency
PC Development Group, LLC
Richard & Joyce Armstrong
Voices Against Lyme Disease
Windsor American Legion Gray-Dickinson Post #59
Windsor Climate Action
Snowflake Sponsors: Mae Maloney
To join First Town Downtown as a residential or business member, please visit Join or Renew! or email us at info@ftdt.org
read more
CTVisit.com Promotion Opportunities
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In our continuing effort to #SupportCTBusinesses, we want to share what you’re doing with residents and local visitors on CTvisit.com, social media and through public relations.
Tell us what’s new or different for winter at your property or event, including:
* Winter favorites (e.g., skiing, Christmas tree cutting, holiday shopping)
* New amenities, experiences or events (e.g., winter markets, al fresco dining)
* Unique partnerships (e.g., food truck and brewery partnership events)
* New or unique outdoor activities or events for families and adults (e.g., drive-through light shows, Santa experiences, wildlife tours/cruises)
* New or unique indoor activities or events for families and adults (e.g., exhibits, shows, tours)
Share your thoughts—and any photos or videos—with Jean Hebert at Jean.Hebert@ct.gov.
click here
Windsor Center Gift Cards
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New digital Windsor Center gift card program coming soon!
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