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Greenwich Town Party 2020 Heroes Campaign

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There is no better time than to acknowledge the real-life heroes living or working in Greenwich. For the past six years, the Greenwich Town Party has hosted a Heroes Campaign for residents to nominate someone who goes above and beyond, inspires others and has had a positive impact on the community. This year, as the community faces challenging and unprecedented times, the GTP is looking to honor the people who are giving back in extraordinary ways. From grocery shopping and pharmacy stops for seniors to raising funds for hospitals, food banks and families in need, Greenwich is coming together and displaying acts of kindness and courage every day. read more...

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Greenwich Town Party Postponed

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The following statement from Ray Rivers, Co-President, Greenwich Town Party was sent to the Greenwich Sentinel.
“After careful consideration and in close coordination with local health authorities and the First Selectman’s office, it has been decided that the 10th annual Greenwich Town Party will be postponed from Saturday, May 23 to a Saturday in August. The health, safety and best interests of the Greenwich community, musicians and event partners are our top priority. 
 
We are communicating with all of our bands to confirm our new date, and we are confident that we will provide an outstanding lineup filled with amazing musicians. We will keep everyone updated as it evolves.
 
Once we decide on a new date and additional details, we will email each ticket holder and announce via social media about how to handle his/her ticket. If a ticket holder can no longer attend, he/she will be issued a full refund.  
We thank our loyal community for their patience and understanding as we work on the details of rescheduling the Greenwich Town Party. 
 
We encourage everyone to support each other and stay safe and healthy.  Come August, we will have an even more important reason to throw a party — not only to share great music, food and fun, but to come together and celebrate our strong and generous community. “
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SLIDESHOW: 2019 Greenwich Town Party is a Hit

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Greenwich’s Roger Sherman Baldwin Park was transformed into a music paradise on Saturday, as the Greenwich Town Party once again rocked out. The Beach Boys, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Caroline Jones, 8track, Trombone Shorty and the Orleans Avenue, RipChord and others rocked Greenwich. In addition, outstanding food choices, an area for kids to play and enjoy face painting and other treats greeted guests this year. Here are some of the photos Sentinel photographer John Ferris Robben took from the event. read more...

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GTP Announces Local Bands to Perform on the Town Stage

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The sounds of live music coming from Roger Sherman Baldwin Park can only mean one thing: Greenwich Town Party is once again kicking off Memorial Day Weekend. For the ninth consecutive year, the GTP will showcase the talents of legendary bands, as well as local musicians of all ages. This year, seven bands with Greenwich roots and familiar names will perform on the Town Stage at the annual Greenwich Town Party (GTP), the all-day, family music festival set for Saturday, May 25 at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. The local bands are: Greenwich High School Jazz Ensemble, RipChord – Rock Ensemble of the 102d Army Band, Mare Andrews, Basso & the New Frogs, Rusty Gear, Sun Kings – A Beatles Tribute, and Charlie King & the Next Big Thing. read more...

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Greenwich Town Party Announces Main Stage Bands for 2019

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Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Beach Boys will kick off summer at the 2019 Greenwich Town Party, the all-day, family-friendly music festival planned for Saturday, May 25 at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Held annually on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend, this volunteer-supported community event is a popular daylong celebration overlooking the Long Island Sound. Grammy-nominated, New Orleans band Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and pop-country singer/songwriter Caroline Jones will also perform on the Main Stage, along with local classic rock favorite 8Track Band. The event brings multiple generations of Greenwich residents together to celebrate town pride and the spirit of giving through live music, local food favorites, and family-fun activities. The musical lineup will also feature six local bands on the Town Stage. read more...

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