East Haddam USA 250

Paint the Town Red, White & Blue

Get ready, East Haddam — it’s time to show your patriotism and celebrate America!

As part of the lead-up to America’s 250th, we’re excited to invite you to participate in our “Paint the Town Red, White & Blue” community contest. Residents and businesses are encouraged to decorate homes, storefronts, barns, and more in festive red, white, and blue. This is a fun and creative way to come together as a community and show off your pride while helping make East Haddam shine.

Contest details:
 • Open to all East Haddam residents and businesses
 • Contest runs May 25th – July 4th
 • Submit entries by July 1st
 • Winners announced July 4th

Whether you go all out with flags and lights or keep it simple and classic, every display adds to the spirit of our town.

We can’t wait to see East Haddam filled with red, white, and blue!

For more information, please reach out to:
 Lauren Pszczolkowski
Lauren.Pszczolkowski@easthaddam.org
 860-334-4478

Let’s make this a celebration to remember!

Submit HERE- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqiLW8Jz2uZMRyUpBPgWkBsdFMO-yLMlrFAMWNFzWSE0vuEg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100595285983104513497




East Haddam Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary

Saturday, July 11, 2026 - 10:00am to 5:00pm - 

Historic First Church Meeting House, 499 Town Street, East Haddam, CT

Reading and community signing of the Declaration of Independence

Music by the Moodus Drum and Fife Corps and First Company Governor's Footguard Band

Historic Activities - Food & Beverage Trucks at the Grange Hall & Old Town Meeting Hall

No Admission Fee







Press Releases

Press Release-Town of East Haddam Seeks Volunteers for America 250 Committee (1-21-26).pdf 


About America 250 | CT:
The America 250 | CT Commission was established to inspire grassroots efforts that promote inclusivity and belonging, looking back beyond the last 250 years and ahead toward a shared future.

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