First Town Downtown Windsor CT

Windsor CT Main Street Program
Phone: 860-247-8982


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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


Carol Sing & Torchlight Parade


We have a fun evening of holiday festivities planned for Saturday, December 2nd in Windsor center at 6:00 pm organized by First Town Downtown and sponsored by Windsor Federal.

The fun starts with the carol sing 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.

Note: In case of terrible weather, the events will be postponed to Sunday, Dec. 3.



This event is brought to you by First Town Downtown with the support of the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department, Presenting Sponsors Windsor Federal Bank, and Carmon Funeral Homes.
Windsor Federal Bank Carmon Family Funeral Homes

Back East Brewery is the official adult beverage of the torchlight parade! Thank you for your sponsorship!


If you would you like your group or vehicle to be in the parade, please email info@firsttowntown.org

To join First Town Downtown as a residential or business member, please call 860-247-8982 or email info@ftdt.org. or go to www.firsttowndowntown.org

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CTVisit.com Promotion Opportunities


CTVisit.com Promotion Opportunities


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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Windsor Center Gift Cards


Windsor Center Gift Cards


Buy Windsor Center Gifts Card:
- Delight your friends and family
- Support Windsor Center businesses
- Keep Windsor Center vibrant


One gift card - lots of places to use it! Refillable Windsor Center Gift Cards make great gifts for friends, relatives, co-workers and employees, and for anyone that lives or works in central Connecticut. Companies are giving them out as program prizes, employee incentives and holiday gifts!


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Upcoming Events

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The Mending Workshop
4/7
Open Art Classroom
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Exploring Windsor's Black History: Highways that Connect or Divide
4/13
Slow Art Day
4/14
Pickleball - Organized Matchplay (Sundays)
4/14
Gentle Yoga for Stress Management
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Mission Statement
The mission of First Town Downtown is to position and promote Windsor Center as a premier New England town center that protects and utilizes its proud heritage as the basis for developing vibrant recreational, economic and cultural activity.

Become a member of First Town Downtown and be a part of the growth of Windsor's downtown area and Windsor as a whole! Join or Renew your membership in First Town Downtown, Windsor's Main Street program.

  • Address:161 Broad St, Windsor, CT

  • Phone: 860-247-8982

  • Email: info@ftdt.org