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Bridgeport Celebrates Italian Culture, Heritage, & Community Pride This Weekend

A Columbus Day Parade and a bocce tournament are scheduled.

News release from the City of Bridgeport:

BRIDGEPORT, CT —

Saturday, October 11th

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Bocce Tournament

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

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Seaside Park

Casino Bath House

$50 for a Team of 2

Register Online @ciasgbpt.com/bocce-tournament

Prizes include a 7 day stay in Siesta Key Beach Florida!


Sunday, October 12th

RAIN OR SHINE

117th Columbus Day

Parade & Festival

Parade

12:00 PM

Starting at Madison & Jewett Aves, traveling down Madison Ave ending at Central High School

Festival

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Central High School


Council of Italian American Societies of Greater Bridgeport Raffle

Tickets are only $50.00 each. The drawing will take place on October 30. Get your tickets now at ciasgbpt.com/raffle

Prizes:

  • 1st Place: A dream trip for 2 to Italy — 7-day cruise + flights included
  • 2nd Place: Hi-Ho Energy Services gift certificate for 100 gallons of home heating fuel
  • 3rd Place: $500 gift card
  • 4th Place: $250 gift card

— Flyers from the City of Bridgeport

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