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4th of July Celebration

Start your morning off with the parade at 10:00 AM. In the evening, join us for music and concessions at Bayside Park, followed by one of the best fireworks shows in the state at Bayside Park. The 4th of July Celebration is a popular Colchester tradition!

Causeway 5K & 15K Race

Choose to run either a 5K or 15K and enjoy the scenic, newly reconstructed Colchester Causeway. The race will begin at Airport Park and follow a gravel trail out onto the historic Causeway where runners will make their way to designated turn-around points on the Causeway before returning to the finish at Airport Park.

Colchester Triathlon

2021 Triathlon has been cancelled. See you on July 31st, 2022!! - Annual sprint triathlon hosted in the Malletts Bay Area of Colchester. Swim 500 meters OR Kayak 1.5 miles, 12 miles of biking, 3 miles of running. Limit 400 participants

Special Event Vendor Application

Vendors interested in selling at a Colchester Park and/or during Colchester-sponsored events will need to complete these forms and return to the Parks & Recreation office for review prior to setting up and selling. A Colchester Parks & Recreation Concession Permit is required for all private vendors selling at a Colchester Park.

Summer Concert Series

Join us for Colchester's summertime tradition. Bring your lawn chairs, your blankets and picnic dinner to Lower Bayside Park for our summer concert series. Enjoy great music with the beauty of Malletts Bay as your backdrop. Admission is FREE.

Winter Carnival

Join us for this three-day long event, featuring a community Talent Show on Friday night, tons of activities and fun on Saturday, and open skate options on Sunday! Most events hosted at the Colchester High School campus. Fun for all ages!

Winter Concert

Colchester Parks & Recreation is excited to host another Winter Concert at the Colchester High School to chase away the winter blues. This is a FREE event.