Seasonal & Holidays

Enjoy An Old Fashioned Christmas In Old Wethersfield

Wethersfield police said some roads will be closed from 4 to 9 p.m. because of the festivities.

Thursday, Dec. 1, will be chock full of holiday fun at the annual 'Holidays on Main' event in Old Wethersfield.
Thursday, Dec. 1, will be chock full of holiday fun at the annual 'Holidays on Main' event in Old Wethersfield. (Courtesy of Town of Wethersfield)

WETHERSFIELD, CT — One of the area's most charming local Christmas celebrations will take place Thursday evening in historic, downtown Wethersfield.

From 5 to 9 p.m., the Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Wethersfield will be hosting "Holidays On Main" on Main Street in Old Wethersfield.

The annual tree lighting will be at 6:30 p.m. and Wethersfield High School choraliers, horse and wagon rides and a special visit from Santa Claus are all expected.

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Wethersfield police, however, said some roads will be closed from 4 to 9 p.m. because of the festivities.

They include: Hartford Avenue and Main Street; Church Street and Willard Street; Main Street and Center Street; and Marsh Street and Broad Street.

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Police said motorists should prepare for detours and/or delays.

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