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Clipper Invitational
PUTNAM — The 13th Annual Clipper Invitiational Marching Band Festival will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 22 at the St. Marie Greenhalgh Sports Complex. Gates open at 5. Admission is $8; free for kids age 10 and younger.
The Clipper Invitational is one of the oldest marching band competitions in northeast Connecticut. This year’s Invitational will feature six neighboring marching bands from Killingly, Plainfield, Putnam, Norwich Shepherd Hill and Rockville.
The event is held rain or shine. This event is a major fund-raiser to support music programs in Putnam schools and includes a full concession stand offering a variety of foods such as; pizza, burgers, fries, and beverages. In addition, there will be a bake sale, drawings, an air gram sale and souvenirs for sale.
This event is managed by over 80 volunteers from the community who participate in a variety of activities to make the show a success.