New London’s 45th annual Sailfest will take place Saturday and Sunday rain or shine, but organizers say weather could determine if the fireworks show takes place on Saturday night.
“It’s just like Christmas. Once a year, that’s it. Everybody enjoys it,” said New London’s Miguel Ramos.
New London’s premiere summer event will celebrate 45 years this weekend, and Miguel Ramos isn’t about to let bad weather ruin his fun.
“I don’t really care about the rain. The rain is only water, I’m not made out of paper,” Ramos said.
The 45th annual Sailfest New London has vendors, amusement rides, artisan fairs, and more that’s expected to fill the waterfront over the weekend.
“This draws people from all over the Eastern Seaboard. You got people that come home not just for the Sailfest but you got the fireworks,” said New London’s Eustace Lewis.
The annual Fireworks Extravaganza is expected to start …