Keeping It 203: Thanksgiving Travel in CT and Local Holiday Traditions!
Nov 27, 10:30 PM
Bradley Airport is bustling today, with heavy crowds expected during peak travel times: 4–7 a.m. and 3–5:30 p.m. this afternoon. TSA recommends arriving at least 90 minutes before your flight, as security lines may take up to 30 minutes.
Connecticut’s Thanksgiving football tradition is here to stay, thanks to a new law preventing school boards from banning holiday games. After discussions about moving rivalry matchups, fans and coaches pushed back, ensuring iconic games like Ansonia-Naugatuck and Darien-New Canaan continue. While not every school participates, the week blends high school games with NFL and college football action, creating a special holiday vibe.
In Manchester, the Thanksgiving Day Road Race saw over 12,000 participants this year, marking a return to pre-COVID numbers and its highest turnout since 2018. A beloved tradition, it continues to bring the community together in a big way.
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Connecticut’s Thanksgiving football tradition is here to stay, thanks to a new law preventing school boards from banning holiday games. After discussions about moving rivalry matchups, fans and coaches pushed back, ensuring iconic games like Ansonia-Naugatuck and Darien-New Canaan continue. While not every school participates, the week blends high school games with NFL and college football action, creating a special holiday vibe.
In Manchester, the Thanksgiving Day Road Race saw over 12,000 participants this year, marking a return to pre-COVID numbers and its highest turnout since 2018. A beloved tradition, it continues to bring the community together in a big way.
image credit: Getty Images